Palo Alto to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Palo Alto. When it is 9:00 AM in Palo Alto, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Tokyo.

Palo Alto PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tokyo JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palo Alto
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Tokyo
Japan
Wed, Oct 21
JSTUTC+9+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Palo Alto to Tokyo conversion table

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

Palo AltoTokyo
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 Palo Alto (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Palo Alto and Tokyo 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

Palo Alto and Tokyo are 8,311 km (5,164 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Palo Alto.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Palo Alto?

When it is 9:00 AM in Palo Alto, it is 1:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Palo Alto?

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Palo Alto (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).

Does the time difference between Palo Alto 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.