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