Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Stockholm

The time difference between Los Angeles and Stockholm is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in Stockholm. Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-7), while Stockholm uses Europe/Stockholm (UTC+1).

Stockholm is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles — 8 hours
Los Angeles, United States
13:59:55
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
Stockholm, Sweden
21:59:55
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Stockholm

Detail Los Angeles Stockholm
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesEurope/Stockholm
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+1
AbbreviationPDTCET
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesSweden
RegionNorth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Los Angeles and Stockholm. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Stockholm 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 Los Angeles time to Stockholm time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time, while Stockholm is on standard time. When Los Angeles switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Stockholm?

The time difference is 8 hours. Stockholm is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

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 Los Angeles time to Stockholm time?

Add 8 hours to Los Angeles time to get Stockholm 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.