Los Angeles to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it's 05:57:05 AM in Los Angeles, it's 02:57:05 PM in Madrid.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Madrid From Los Angeles?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. So Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Los Angeles starts when it is already 6:00 PM in Madrid. 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 Los Angeles and Madrid
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Los Angeles and Madrid never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid.
both at work Los Angeles only Madrid only neither — hours shown along the strip are Los Angeles local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Los Angeles to see the exact equivalent in Madrid.
Common Times Converted
Los Angeles time on the left, Madrid time on the right.
Los Angeles to Madrid: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Los Angeles. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Los Angeles | Madrid | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | Los Angeles only |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | Los Angeles only |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | — |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Los Angeles – Madrid Time Difference
Los Angeles runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). 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.
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Madrid today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Madrid?
Madrid is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. That gap becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Madrid from Los Angeles?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Looking at it the other way, Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Madrid reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Los Angeles is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Los Angeles and Madrid?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles and Madrid do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Madrid 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 Los Angeles and Madrid in?
Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Madrid uses Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00).