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Time Difference: Ankara to Los Angeles

🇹🇷AnkaraUTC+3
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Ankara, Turkey
Sun, Jun 21
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Sun, Jun 21

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

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

Best meeting times between Ankara and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Ankara 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

AnkaraLos AngelesStatus
6am8pmAnkara early, Los Angeles evening
7am9pmAnkara early, Los Angeles evening
8am10pmAnkara early, Los Angeles late evening
9am11pmAnkara working hours, Los Angeles late evening
10am12amAnkara working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am1amAnkara working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm2amAnkara working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm3amAnkara working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm4amAnkara working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm5amAnkara working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amAnkara evening, Los Angeles early
6pm8amAnkara 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
10pm12pmAnkara 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 Ankara and Los Angeles

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

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

Distance between Ankara and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
11,269 km
Direct flight time
~14h 15m

Ankara and Los Angeles are 11,269 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Ankara and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 10 hours. Ankara is currently 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Ankara ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Ankara is currently 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Ankara?
When it's 9 AM in Ankara, it's 11pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Ankara and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Ankara 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 Ankara and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Ankara does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Ankara and Los Angeles?
Ankara and Los Angeles are 11,269 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 15 minutes.