Los Angeles to Edinburgh time converter

Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Edinburgh BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Edinburgh conversion table

Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in Edinburgh. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Los AngelesEdinburgh
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Los Angeles (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Edinburgh).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Edinburgh switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +8h

Distance

Los Angeles and Edinburgh are 8,282 km (5,146 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.

When is the best time to call Edinburgh from Los Angeles?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Los Angeles (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Edinburgh).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Edinburgh change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.