Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇯🇵 Tokyo is currently 16 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles. This difference varies between 17h and 16h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-16h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
8,819 km
Approx. flight
10.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Tokyo to Los Angeles
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tokyo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Tokyo is 16 hours behind relative to Los Angeles.
Min difference
17h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Tokyo and Los Angeles (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇵 Tokyo
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind. Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 17 hours behind to 16 hours behind.
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 17 hours behind and 16 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Tokyo (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Tokyo ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Tokyo is currently 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently using GMT+9 (UTC+9). Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Tokyo in Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Tokyo, it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.