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Time Difference: Amsterdam to Los Angeles

🇳🇱AmsterdamUTC+1
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇳🇱
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
9 hours
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Amsterdam
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Amsterdam vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Amsterdam (Netherlands) uses the Europe/Amsterdam timezone at UTC+1, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Amsterdam (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Amsterdam and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Amsterdam 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

AmsterdamLos AngelesStatus
6am9pmAmsterdam early, Los Angeles evening
7am10pmAmsterdam early, Los Angeles late evening
8am11pmAmsterdam early, Los Angeles late evening
9am12amAmsterdam working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am1amAmsterdam working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am2amAmsterdam working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm3amAmsterdam working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm4amAmsterdam working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm5amAmsterdam working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amAmsterdam evening, Los Angeles early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmAmsterdam 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 Amsterdam and Los Angeles

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 9 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 8 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 8 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 8 hours ahead.

Amsterdam transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Los Angeles transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between Amsterdam and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
8,940 km
Direct flight time
~11h 31m

Amsterdam and Los Angeles are 8,940 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 31m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Amsterdam is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Amsterdam ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Amsterdam is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Amsterdam?
When it's 9 AM in Amsterdam, it's 12am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Amsterdam and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Amsterdam and Los Angeles both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Amsterdam and Los Angeles?
Amsterdam and Los Angeles are 8,940 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 31 minutes.