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Time Difference: Azores to Los Angeles

🇵🇹AzoresUTC-1
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇵🇹
Azores, Portugal
Wed, Jul 15
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jul 15

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Time Difference
7 hours
Los Angeles is 7 hours behind Azores

Azores vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Azores (Portugal) uses the Atlantic/Azores timezone at UTC-1, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 7 hours behind Azores (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Azores and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 1 hours per day. The shared window is 4pm5pm in Azores, which is 9am10am in Los Angeles. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AzoresLos AngelesStatus
6am11pmAzores early, Los Angeles late evening
7am12amAzores early, Los Angeles asleep
8am1amAzores early, Los Angeles asleep
9am2amAzores working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am3amAzores working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am4amAzores working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm5amAzores working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm3pmAzores 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 Azores and Los Angeles

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 7 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 8 Mar 29Difference temporarily 6 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 Nov 1Difference temporarily 6 hours ahead.

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

Distance between Azores and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
7,807 km
Direct flight time
~10h 11m

Azores and Los Angeles are 7,807 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 11m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Azores and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 7 hours. Azores is currently 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Azores ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Azores is currently 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Azores?
When it's 9 AM in Azores, it's 2am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Azores and Los Angeles?
The best window is 4pm–5pm in Azores, which is 9am–10am in Los Angeles. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Azores and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Azores 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 Azores and Los Angeles?
Azores and Los Angeles are 7,807 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 11 minutes.