Time Difference: Brussels ↔ Los Angeles (8 or 9 Hours)
Brussels (CET/CEST) is ahead of Los Angeles (PST/PDT). The gap changes with Daylight Saving transitions (not synchronized).
| Period | Brussels | Los Angeles | Difference | Example: 12:00 Brussels = LA |
|---|
| Late Oct – mid Mar (Standard) | CET (UTC+1) | PST (UTC-8) | 9 hours | 03:00 PST |
| Mid Mar – late Mar | CEST (UTC+2) | PST (UTC-8) | 10 hours | 02:00 PST |
| Late Mar – early Nov (DST both) | CEST (UTC+2) | PDT (UTC-7) | 9 hours | 03:00 PDT |
| Early Nov – late Nov | CET (UTC+1) | PDT (UTC-7) | 8 hours | 04:00 PDT |
2024 Transition Dates
- EU DST starts: Sun 31 Mar 2024 (02:00 → 03:00).
- US DST starts: Sun 10 Mar 2024 (02:00 → 03:00).
- US DST ends: Sun 3 Nov 2024 (02:00 → 01:00).
- EU DST ends: Sun 27 Oct 2024 (03:00 → 02:00).
Current Offset (Today)
Check timeanddate.com or Google "time in Brussels vs Los Angeles".
Meeting Scheduling Tip
- **Best overlap:** 8–10 AM LA = 5–7 PM Brussels (standard) / 6–8 PM (DST).
- Avoid the 2-week "mismatch windows" in March & November.
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