Amsterdam is typically 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam. Both cities observe DST but on different schedules.
During DST transitions (2-3 weeks in March and November), the difference can be 8 or 10 hours. Los Angeles uses PST/PDT, Amsterdam uses CET/CEST.
Early morning LA works best! 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Los Angeles corresponds to 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Amsterdam. LA morning catches Amsterdam late afternoon.
Amsterdam and Los Angeles share ties in creative industries, tech (gaming, VFX), and tourism. KLM operates direct flights between LAX and Schiphol. Both cities known for progressive culture and innovation.