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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Solomon Islands

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇸🇧Solomon IslandsUTC+11
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 19
🇸🇧
Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands
Sat, Jun 20

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Time Difference
18 hours
Solomon Islands is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles

Los Angeles vs Solomon Islands timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Solomon Islands (Solomon Islands) uses Pacific/Guadalcanal at UTC+11. This means Solomon Islands is 19 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 Solomon Islands

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Solomon Islands 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 AngelesSolomon IslandsStatus
6am12amLos Angeles early, Solomon Islands asleep
7am1amLos Angeles early, Solomon Islands asleep
8am2amLos Angeles early, Solomon Islands asleep
9am3amLos Angeles working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
10am4amLos Angeles working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
11am5amLos Angeles working hours, Solomon Islands asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmLos Angeles late evening, Solomon Islands 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 Los Angeles and Solomon Islands

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Solomon Islands does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 Mar 8Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Solomon Islands
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Solomon Islands
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Los Angeles is 19 hours behind Solomon Islands

Distance between Los Angeles and Solomon Islands

Great-circle distance
9,849 km
Direct flight time
~12h 35m

Los Angeles and Solomon Islands are 9,849 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 35m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Solomon Islands?
The current time difference is 18 hours. Los Angeles is currently 18 hours behind Solomon Islands.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Solomon Islands?
No. Los Angeles is currently 18 hours behind Solomon Islands.
What time is it in Solomon Islands when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 3am in Solomon Islands.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Solomon Islands?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Solomon Islands does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Los Angeles and Solomon Islands?
Los Angeles and Solomon Islands are 9,849 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 35 minutes.