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Time Difference: Amman to Los Angeles

AmmanUTC+3
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
Amman, Jordan
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
10 hours
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Amman
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Amman vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Amman (Jordan) uses the Asia/Amman timezone at UTC+3, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Amman (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Amman and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Amman and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AmmanLos AngelesStatus
6am8pmAmman early, Los Angeles evening
7am9pmAmman early, Los Angeles evening
8am10pmAmman early, Los Angeles late evening
9am11pmAmman working hours, Los Angeles late evening
10am12amAmman working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am1amAmman working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm2amAmman working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm3amAmman working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm4amAmman working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm5amAmman working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amAmman evening, Los Angeles early
6pm8amAmman evening, Los Angeles early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmAmman late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Amman and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Amman does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Amman is 11 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Amman is 10 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Amman is 11 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Amman and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,193 km
Direct flight time
~15h 21m

Amman and Los Angeles are 12,193 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 21m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Amman and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 10 hours. Amman is currently 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Amman ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Amman is currently 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Amman?
When it's 9 AM in Amman, it's 11pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Amman and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Amman and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Amman and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Amman does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Amman and Los Angeles?
Amman and Los Angeles are 12,193 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 21 minutes.