Tokyo to Seattle Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Seattle instantly.
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Tokyo
JST
5:27
Seattle
PST
1:27
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while Seattle is on daylight savings (PDT) right now.
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How the Tokyo to Seattle time difference works
Seattle is 16 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Seattle (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 5:00 PM Seattle. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
16 hours
Daylight saving
Seattle only
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
Seattle offset
UTC-8
Tokyo to Seattle conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Seattle (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
Seattle (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
Tokyo to Seattle questions
Is Seattle ahead of or behind Tokyo?
Seattle is 16 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 5:00 PM Seattle, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 1:00 AM Seattle.
What time is it in Seattle when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM Seattle in Seattle.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and Seattle?
There is a 16 hours difference. Seattle (PST) runs 16 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and Seattle observe daylight saving time?
Seattle 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 Seattle?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo and Seattle 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 Seattle?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Seattle (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.