Moscow → Los Angeles: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Moscow uses Europe/Moscow (UTC+3 standard time) and Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 11 hours behind Moscow. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Moscow does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 9,769 km (6,070 mi) great-circle distance.
Moscow → Los Angeles, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Moscow and Los Angeles?
In standard time, Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Moscow. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Moscow does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Moscow, what time is it in Los Angeles?
In standard time it is 22:00 the previous day in Los Angeles. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Los Angeles from Moscow?
About 9,769 km (6,070 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.