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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Munich

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈLos AngelesUTC-8
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πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺMunichUTC+1
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Los Angeles, US
Sun, Jun 28
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Munich, Germany
Sun, Jun 28

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Time Difference
9 hours
Munich is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles

Los Angeles vs Munich timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Munich (Germany) uses Europe/Berlin at UTC+1. This means Munich is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets β€” the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Munich

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Munich 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

Los AngelesMunichStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmLos Angeles early, Munich evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmLos Angeles working hours, Munich late evening
2pm11pmLos Angeles working hours, Munich late evening
3pm12amLos Angeles working hours, Munich asleep
4pm1amLos Angeles working hours, Munich asleep
5pm2amLos Angeles evening, Munich asleep
6pm3amLos Angeles evening, Munich asleep
7pm4amLos Angeles evening, Munich asleep
8pm5amLos Angeles evening, Munich asleep
9pm6amLos Angeles evening, Munich early
10pm7amLos Angeles late evening, Munich early

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 Los Angeles and Munich

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 9 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 8 β†’ Mar 28Difference temporarily 8 hours behind.
  • Oct 24 β†’ Nov 1Difference temporarily 8 hours behind.

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

Distance between Los Angeles and Munich

Great-circle distance
9,607 km
Direct flight time
~12h 18m

Los Angeles and Munich are 9,607 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 18m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Munich?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind Munich.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Munich?
No. Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind Munich.
What time is it in Munich when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 6pm in Munich.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Munich?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Munich 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 Los Angeles and Munich observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles and Munich 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 Los Angeles and Munich?
Los Angeles and Munich are 9,607 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 18 minutes.