Tokyo to PST Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Pacific Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Tokyo
JST
5:27
Pacific Time
PST
1:27
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while PST is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the Tokyo to PST time difference works
PST is 16 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Pacific Time (PST) is the time zone of the US West Coast. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 5:00 PM PST. 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
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
PST offset
UTC-8
Tokyo to PST conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Pacific Time (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
Pacific Time (PST)
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleSan DiegoLas VegasPortland
Tokyo to PST questions
Is PST ahead of or behind Tokyo?
PST is 16 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 5:00 PM PST, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 1:00 AM PST.
What time is it in PST when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM PST in Pacific Time.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and PST?
There is a 16 hours difference. Pacific Time (PST) runs 16 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and PST 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 Tokyo and PST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo and Pacific Time 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 PST?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Pacific Time (PST) covers cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Las Vegas, Portland.