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
11:53 AM in San Carlos, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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 Carlos | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 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 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.