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Time Difference: Geneva to Los Angeles

🇨🇭GenevaUTC+1
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇨🇭
Geneva, Switzerland
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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

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

Best meeting times between Geneva and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Geneva 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

GenevaLos AngelesStatus
6am9pmGeneva early, Los Angeles evening
7am10pmGeneva early, Los Angeles late evening
8am11pmGeneva early, Los Angeles late evening
9am12amGeneva working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am1amGeneva working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am2amGeneva working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm3amGeneva working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm4amGeneva working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm5amGeneva working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amGeneva 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
10pm1pmGeneva 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 Geneva 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.

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

Distance between Geneva and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
9,495 km
Direct flight time
~12h 10m

Geneva and Los Angeles are 9,495 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 10m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Geneva and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Geneva is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Geneva ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Geneva is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Geneva?
When it's 9 AM in Geneva, it's 12am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Geneva and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Geneva 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 Geneva and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Geneva 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 Geneva and Los Angeles?
Geneva and Los Angeles are 9,495 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 10 minutes.