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Time Difference: Edinburgh to Los Angeles

🇬🇧EdinburghUTC+0
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇬🇧
Edinburgh, UK
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
8 hours
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Edinburgh
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Edinburgh vs Los Angeles timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Edinburgh and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Edinburgh 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

EdinburghLos AngelesStatus
6am10pmEdinburgh early, Los Angeles late evening
7am11pmEdinburgh early, Los Angeles late evening
8am12amEdinburgh early, Los Angeles asleep
9am1amEdinburgh working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am2amEdinburgh working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am3amEdinburgh working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm4amEdinburgh working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm5amEdinburgh 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
10pm2pmEdinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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.

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

Distance between Edinburgh and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
8,282 km
Direct flight time
~10h 45m

Edinburgh and Los Angeles are 8,282 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 45m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Edinburgh is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Edinburgh ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Edinburgh is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Edinburgh?
When it's 9 AM in Edinburgh, it's 1am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Edinburgh and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Los Angeles?
Edinburgh and Los Angeles are 8,282 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 45 minutes.