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