Tokyo to San Francisco Time Difference
🇯🇵 Tokyo is currently 16 hours behind of 🇺🇸 San Francisco. This difference varies between 17h and 16h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-16h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
8,275 km
Approx. flight
9.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Tokyo to San Francisco
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 🇺🇸 San Francisco | 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)
San Francisco 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 San Francisco.
Min difference
17h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Tokyo and San Francisco (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇵 Tokyo
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 San Francisco
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and San Francisco?
The time difference between Tokyo and San Francisco is currently 16 hours behind. Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9), while San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM in San Francisco. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and San Francisco change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Tokyo ahead or behind San Francisco?
Tokyo is currently 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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 San Francisco?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Tokyo, it is 8:00 AM in San Francisco.