Lyon to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lyon. When it is noon in Lyon, it is 03:00 in Los Angeles.
Paris (UTC+2) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 01:00 in Lyon, it's 16:00 in Los Angeles
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Lyon & Los Angeles◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,461 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.1h
Time Difference
-9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lyon
21:00
Los Angeles (-1)
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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
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Lyon
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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles (-1)
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18:00
Los Angeles (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lyon ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lyon. When it is 12:00 noon in Lyon, it is 03:00 in Los Angeles. Lyon operates on Europe/Paris (UTC+2), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Lyon?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Lyon and Los Angeles due to the 9 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Lyon to Los Angeles time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Lyon and Los Angeles
The distance between Lyon and Los Angeles is approximately 9,461 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.