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Time Difference: Casablanca to Los Angeles

πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦CasablancaUTC+0
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈLos AngelesUTC-8
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Casablanca, Morocco
Wed, Jun 3
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Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
8 hours
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Casablanca

Casablanca vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Casablanca (Morocco) uses the Africa/Casablanca timezone at UTC+0, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Casablanca (based on standard offsets β€” the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Casablanca and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Casablanca and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late β€” see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

CasablancaLos AngelesStatus
6am10pmCasablanca early, Los Angeles late evening
7am11pmCasablanca early, Los Angeles late evening
8am12amCasablanca early, Los Angeles asleep
9am1amCasablanca working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am2amCasablanca working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am3amCasablanca working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm4amCasablanca working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm5amCasablanca working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmCasablanca 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 Casablanca and Los Angeles

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 8 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 β†’ Feb 15Difference temporarily 9 hours ahead.
  • Mar 8 β†’ Mar 22Difference temporarily 7 hours ahead.
  • Nov 1 β†’ Jan 1Difference temporarily 9 hours ahead.

Casablanca transitions on February 15, 2026 and March 22, 2026. Los Angeles transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between Casablanca and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
9,586 km
Direct flight time
~12h 17m

Casablanca and Los Angeles are 9,586 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 17m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Casablanca and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Casablanca is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Casablanca ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Casablanca is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Casablanca?
When it's 9 AM in Casablanca, it's 1am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Casablanca and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Casablanca and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM β€” see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Casablanca and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Casablanca 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 Casablanca and Los Angeles?
Casablanca and Los Angeles are 9,586 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 17 minutes.