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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Rome

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇮🇹RomeUTC+1
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Sun, Jun 21
🇮🇹
Rome, Italy
Sun, Jun 21

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

Los Angeles vs Rome timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Rome

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

Los AngelesRomeStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmLos Angeles early, Rome 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, Rome late evening
2pm11pmLos Angeles working hours, Rome late evening
3pm12amLos Angeles working hours, Rome asleep
4pm1amLos Angeles working hours, Rome asleep
5pm2amLos Angeles evening, Rome asleep
6pm3amLos Angeles evening, Rome asleep
7pm4amLos Angeles evening, Rome asleep
8pm5amLos Angeles evening, Rome asleep
9pm6amLos Angeles evening, Rome early
10pm7amLos Angeles late evening, Rome 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 Rome

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

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

Distance between Los Angeles and Rome

Great-circle distance
10,189 km
Direct flight time
~12h 59m

Los Angeles and Rome are 10,189 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 59m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rome?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind Rome.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Rome?
No. Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind Rome.
What time is it in Rome when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 6pm in Rome.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Rome?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Rome 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 Los Angeles and Rome observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles and Rome 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 Rome?
Los Angeles and Rome are 10,189 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 59 minutes.