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Time Difference: Copenhagen to Los Angeles

🇩🇰CopenhagenUTC+1
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇩🇰
Copenhagen, Denmark
Fri, May 29
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Thu, May 28

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

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

Best meeting times between Copenhagen and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Copenhagen 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

CopenhagenLos AngelesStatus
6am9pmCopenhagen early, Los Angeles evening
7am10pmCopenhagen early, Los Angeles late evening
8am11pmCopenhagen early, Los Angeles late evening
9am12amCopenhagen working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am1amCopenhagen working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am2amCopenhagen working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm3amCopenhagen working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm4amCopenhagen working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm5amCopenhagen working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amCopenhagen 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
10pm1pmCopenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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.

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

Distance between Copenhagen and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
9,002 km
Direct flight time
~11h 35m

Copenhagen and Los Angeles are 9,002 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 35m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Copenhagen and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Copenhagen is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Copenhagen ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Copenhagen is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Copenhagen?
When it's 9 AM in Copenhagen, it's 12am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Copenhagen and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen and Los Angeles?
Copenhagen and Los Angeles are 9,002 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 35 minutes.