JST to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert Japan Standard Time to Los Angeles instantly.
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Japan Standard Time
JST
5:30
Los Angeles
PST
1:30
JST is on standard time (JST), while Los Angeles is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the JST to Los Angeles time difference works
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind JST. Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone of Japan. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM Los Angeles. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
16 hours
Daylight saving
Los Angeles only
JST offset
UTC+9
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
JST to Los Angeles conversion chart
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | Los Angeles (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Japan Standard Time (JST)
TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporo
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
JST to Los Angeles questions
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind JST?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind JST. So 9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM Los Angeles, and 5:00 PM JST is 1:00 AM Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 PM JST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) JST in Japan Standard Time, it is 8:00 PM Los Angeles in Los Angeles.
How many hours difference is there between JST and Los Angeles?
There is a 16 hours difference. Los Angeles (PST) runs 16 hours behind Japan Standard Time (JST).
Do JST and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time but Japan Standard Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between JST and Los Angeles?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Japan Standard Time and Los Angeles does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use JST and Los Angeles?
Japan Standard Time (JST) covers cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo. Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.