Los Angeles to Okinawa time converter
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Okinawa.
Los Angeles PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Okinawa JST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:51 AM in Los Angeles, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Los Angeles to Okinawa conversion table
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in Okinawa. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | Okinawa |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Okinawa).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Okinawa switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +16h
Distance
Los Angeles and Okinawa are 10,346 km (6,429 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Okinawa?
Okinawa is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Okinawa when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Okinawa.
When is the best time to call Okinawa from Los Angeles?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Okinawa).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Okinawa change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.