Time zone meeting planner
Los Angeles and Madrid: plan a meeting across time zones
Los Angeles and Madrid are 9 hours apart (Madrid ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 8 March to 28 March: Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 29 March to 24 October: Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 25 October to 31 October: Madrid is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 1 November to 31 December: Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Best time to meet
Los Angeles and Madrid do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 8 AM in Los Angeles / 5 PM in Madrid — 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
- Los Angeles changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
- Madrid changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — Los Angeles: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Los Angeles: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Los Angeles: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Los Angeles: Christmas Day
- 12 October — Madrid: National Day
- 8 December — Madrid: Immaculate Conception
- 25 December — Madrid: Christmas Day
- 1 January 2027 — Madrid: New Year's Day
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 Los Angeles and Madrid
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Los Angeles is 6 PM in Madrid (UTC-7 against UTC+2). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Los Angeles or Madrid 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 Los Angeles or Madrid soon?
Los Angeles: Columbus Day on 12 October. Madrid: National Day on 12 October.