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Time Difference: Budapest to Los Angeles

BudapestUTC+1
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
Budapest, Hungary
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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

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

Best meeting times between Budapest and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Budapest 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

BudapestLos AngelesStatus
6am9pmBudapest early, Los Angeles evening
7am10pmBudapest early, Los Angeles late evening
8am11pmBudapest early, Los Angeles late evening
9am12amBudapest working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am1amBudapest working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am2amBudapest working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm3amBudapest working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm4amBudapest working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm5amBudapest working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amBudapest 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
10pm1pmBudapest 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 Budapest 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.

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

Distance between Budapest and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
9,998 km
Direct flight time
~12h 46m

Budapest and Los Angeles are 9,998 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 46m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Budapest and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Budapest is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Budapest ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Budapest is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Budapest?
When it's 9 AM in Budapest, it's 12am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Budapest and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Budapest 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 Budapest and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Budapest 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 Budapest and Los Angeles?
Budapest and Los Angeles are 9,998 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 46 minutes.