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Time Difference: Barcelona to Los Angeles

🇪🇸BarcelonaUTC+1
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇪🇸
Barcelona, Spain
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, May 29

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

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

Best meeting times between Barcelona and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Barcelona 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

BarcelonaLos AngelesStatus
6am9pmBarcelona early, Los Angeles evening
7am10pmBarcelona early, Los Angeles late evening
8am11pmBarcelona early, Los Angeles late evening
9am12amBarcelona working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am1amBarcelona working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am2amBarcelona working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm3amBarcelona working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm4amBarcelona working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm5amBarcelona working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amBarcelona 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
10pm1pmBarcelona 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 Barcelona 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.

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

Distance between Barcelona and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
9,654 km
Direct flight time
~12h 21m

Barcelona and Los Angeles are 9,654 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 21m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Barcelona is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Barcelona ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Barcelona is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Barcelona?
When it's 9 AM in Barcelona, it's 12am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Barcelona and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Barcelona 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 Barcelona and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Barcelona 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 Barcelona and Los Angeles?
Barcelona and Los Angeles are 9,654 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 21 minutes.