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Time Difference: Baku to Los Angeles

🇦🇿BakuUTC+4
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Baku, Azerbaijan
Tue, Jul 21
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 20

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Time Difference
11 hours
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Baku
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Baku vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Baku (Azerbaijan) uses the Asia/Baku timezone at UTC+4, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Baku (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Baku and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Baku 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

BakuLos AngelesStatus
6am7pmBaku early, Los Angeles evening
7am8pmBaku early, Los Angeles evening
8am9pmBaku early, Los Angeles evening
9am10pmBaku working hours, Los Angeles late evening
10am11pmBaku working hours, Los Angeles late evening
11am12amBaku working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm1amBaku working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm2amBaku working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm3amBaku working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm4amBaku working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm5amBaku working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm6amBaku evening, Los Angeles early
6pm7amBaku evening, Los Angeles early
7pm8amBaku evening, Los Angeles early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amBaku 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 Baku and Los Angeles

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Baku is 12 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Baku is 11 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Baku is 12 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Baku and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
11,646 km
Direct flight time
~14h 42m

Baku and Los Angeles are 11,646 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 42m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Baku and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 11 hours. Baku is currently 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Baku ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Baku is currently 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Baku?
When it's 9 AM in Baku, it's 10pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Baku and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Baku 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 Baku and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Baku does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Baku and Los Angeles?
Baku and Los Angeles are 11,646 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 42 minutes.