San Carlos to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Carlos. When it is 9:00 AM in San Carlos, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Tokyo.

San Carlos PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tokyo JST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Japan
Thu, Oct 22
JSTUTC+9+16h
Finding your time zone…

11:53 AM in San Carlos, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Carlos to Tokyo conversion table

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

San CarlosTokyo
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 San Carlos (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because San Carlos and Tokyo 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

San Carlos and Tokyo are 8,299 km (5,157 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Carlos and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Carlos.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in San Carlos?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Carlos, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from San Carlos?

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

Does the time difference between San Carlos 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.