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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Vienna

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈLos AngelesUTC-8
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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉViennaUTC+1
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Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 17
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Vienna, Austria
Wed, Jun 17

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

Los Angeles vs Vienna timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Vienna (Austria) uses Europe/Vienna at UTC+1. This means Vienna 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 Vienna

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

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. Vienna transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026.

Distance between Los Angeles and Vienna

Great-circle distance
9,819 km
Direct flight time
~12h 33m

Los Angeles and Vienna are 9,819 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 33m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Vienna?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind Vienna.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Vienna?
No. Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind Vienna.
What time is it in Vienna when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 6pm in Vienna.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Vienna?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Vienna 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 Vienna observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles and Vienna 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 Vienna?
Los Angeles and Vienna are 9,819 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 33 minutes.