Los Angeles to Shima time converter

Shima is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Shima.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shima JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Shima
Japan
Wed, Oct 21
JSTUTC+9+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Shima conversion table

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

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +16h

Distance

Los Angeles and Shima are 9,115 km (5,664 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shima?

Shima is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Shima.

When is the best time to call Shima 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 Shima).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Shima change?

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