Kobe to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kobe. When it is 9:00 AM in Kobe, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Los Angeles.

Kobe JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Kobe
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9
Los Angeles
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Kobe to Los Angeles conversion table

Every hour of today in Kobe and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

KobeLos Angeles
12:00 AM8:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
4:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM8:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Kobe (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Kobe and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -16h

Distance

Kobe and Los Angeles are 9,213 km (5,725 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Kobe and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kobe.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Kobe?

When it is 9:00 AM in Kobe, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Kobe?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Kobe (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Kobe and Los Angeles change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.