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Time Difference: Dublin to Los Angeles

🇮🇪DublinUTC+0
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇮🇪
Dublin, Ireland
Wed, Jul 15
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jul 15

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Time Difference
8 hours
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Dublin

Dublin vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Dublin (Ireland) uses the Europe/Dublin timezone at UTC+0, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Dublin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dublin and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dublin 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

DublinLos AngelesStatus
6am10pmDublin early, Los Angeles late evening
7am11pmDublin early, Los Angeles late evening
8am12amDublin early, Los Angeles asleep
9am1amDublin working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am2amDublin working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am3amDublin working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm4amDublin working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm5amDublin 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
10pm2pmDublin 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 Dublin 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.

  • Mar 8 Mar 29Difference temporarily 7 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 Nov 1Difference temporarily 7 hours ahead.

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

Distance between Dublin and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
8,305 km
Direct flight time
~10h 46m

Dublin and Los Angeles are 8,305 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 46m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dublin and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Dublin is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Dublin ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Dublin is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Dublin?
When it's 9 AM in Dublin, it's 1am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dublin and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dublin 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 Dublin and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Dublin 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 Dublin and Los Angeles?
Dublin and Los Angeles are 8,305 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 46 minutes.