Berlin is typically 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Berlin. 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, Berlin uses CET/CEST.
Early morning LA works best! 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Los Angeles corresponds to 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Berlin. LA morning catches Berlin late afternoon.
Berlin and Los Angeles share ties in arts, tech startups, and creative industries. Lufthansa operates direct flights between LAX and Berlin. Both cities are known for innovative tech scenes and cultural diversity.