Time Difference: Los Angeles vs Rome
Los Angeles
8:02:58 PM PDT
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9h
9h
Rome
5:02:58 AM CEST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rome is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Quick Reference
- Los Angeles
- PDT (GMT-7)
PST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Rome
- CEST (GMT+2)
CET starts on Oct 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rome?
- Rome is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- When is the best time to call from Los Angeles to Rome?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Los Angeles uses PDT and Rome uses CEST.