Time Difference: Los Angeles vs Madrid
Los Angeles
1:06:00 AM PDT
Sunday, October 25, 2026
8h
8h
Madrid
9:06:00 AM CET
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Quick Reference
- Los Angeles
- PDT (GMT-7)
PST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Madrid
- CET (GMT+1)
CEST starts on Mar 28, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Madrid?
- Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- When is the best time to call from Los Angeles to Madrid?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Los Angeles uses PDT and Madrid uses CET.