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Amsterdam and Los Angeles: plan a meeting across time zones

Amsterdam and Los Angeles are 9 hours apart (Amsterdam ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.

Time difference9 hoursAmsterdam ahead
Best meeting time5 PM / 8 AMAmsterdam / Los Angeles — no shared 9–5
Next public holiday12 OctoberColumbus Day — Los Angeles
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The time difference

For most of the year, Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

Best time to meet

Amsterdam and Los Angeles do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 5 PM in Amsterdam / 8 AM in Los Angeles — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.

Clock changes to plan around

Upcoming public holidays

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about Amsterdam and Los Angeles

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Amsterdam?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Amsterdam is 12 AM in Los Angeles (UTC+2 against UTC-7). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Amsterdam or Los Angeles change clocks first?

Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.

Is there a public holiday in Amsterdam or Los Angeles soon?

Amsterdam: Christmas Day on 25 December. Los Angeles: Columbus Day on 12 October.