Madrid to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. When it's 03:33:59 PM in Madrid, it's 06:33:59 AM in Los Angeles.
How Many Hours Behind Is Los Angeles From Madrid?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. So Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Madrid starts when it is already 12:00 AM in Los Angeles. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Madrid and Los Angeles
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Madrid and Los Angeles never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Los Angeles.
both at work Madrid only Los Angeles only neither — hours shown along the strip are Madrid local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Madrid to see the exact equivalent in Los Angeles.
Common Times Converted
Madrid time on the left, Los Angeles time on the right.
Madrid to Los Angeles: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Madrid. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Madrid | Los Angeles | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Los Angeles only |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Los Angeles only |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Los Angeles only |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
Understanding the Madrid – Los Angeles Time Difference
Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Los Angeles runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). The gap of 9 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but they don't switch on the same date — so for a few weeks each year the gap between them is different again. The next shift is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 8 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
Madrid today
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind Madrid. That gap becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Los Angeles from Madrid?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. Looking at it the other way, Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9:00 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Madrid?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. Madrid reaches each point in the day first, so Los Angeles is still getting started while the Madrid working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Madrid and Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Madrid and Los Angeles do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, and they do not always switch on the same date, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Madrid and Los Angeles in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00).