Time Difference Between Gothenburg and Los Angeles

The time difference between Gothenburg and Los Angeles is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Gothenburg, it is 03:00 in Los Angeles. Gothenburg uses the Europe/Stockholm time zone (UTC+2), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Gothenburg — 9 hours
Gothenburg, Sweden
02:48:50
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Los Angeles, United States
17:48:50
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Gothenburg vs Los Angeles

Detail Gothenburg Los Angeles
Time Zone IDEurope/StockholmAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC-7
AbbreviationCESTPDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountrySwedenUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Gothenburg and Los Angeles. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Gothenburg or late evenings in Los Angeles tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Gothenburg time to Los Angeles time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Gothenburg Los Angeles
00:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 21:00 (-1 day)
07:00 22:00 (-1 day)
08:00 23:00 (-1 day)
09:00 00:00
10:00 01:00
11:00 02:00
12:00 03:00
13:00 04:00
14:00 05:00
15:00 06:00
16:00 07:00
17:00 08:00
18:00 09:00
19:00 10:00
20:00 11:00
21:00 12:00
22:00 13:00 Night
23:00 14:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Gothenburg and Los Angeles are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 9 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Gothenburg and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 9 hours. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Gothenburg.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

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

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Gothenburg time to Los Angeles time?

Subtract 9 hours from Gothenburg time to get Los Angeles time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.