Los Angeles to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Tokyo.

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Tokyo JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7
Tokyo
Japan
Sat, Oct 17
JSTUTC+9+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Tokyo conversion table

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

Los AngelesTokyo
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 Tokyo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Los Angeles and Tokyo are 8,815 km (5,477 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo 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 Tokyo).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo change?

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