Madrid to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 03:00 in Los Angeles.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 21:00 in Madrid, it's 12:00 in Los Angeles
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Madrid & Los Angeles◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,363 km
Est. Flight Time
~12h
Time Difference
-9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
21:00
Los Angeles (-1)
09:00
Madrid
00:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Madrid
03:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Madrid
06:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Madrid
09:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Madrid
12:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Madrid
15:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Madrid
18:00
Los Angeles (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 03:00 in Los Angeles. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Madrid?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Madrid and Los Angeles due to the 9 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Madrid 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 Madrid and Los Angeles
The distance between Madrid and Los Angeles is approximately 9,363 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.