Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Los Angeles instantly.
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Tokyo
JST
5:31
Los Angeles
PST
1:31
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while Los Angeles is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the Tokyo to Los Angeles time difference works
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo 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
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
Tokyo to Los Angeles conversion chart
| Tokyo (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
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
Tokyo to Los Angeles questions
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Tokyo?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 5:00 PM Los Angeles, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 1:00 AM Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM Los Angeles in Los Angeles.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
There is a 16 hours difference. Los Angeles (PST) runs 16 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Tokyo and Los Angeles?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.