San Diego to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of San Diego. When it is 9:00 AM in San Diego, it is 11:00 PM in Tokyo.

San Diego COT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tokyo JST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Colombia
Wed, Oct 21
COTUTC-5
Japan
Thu, Oct 22
JSTUTC+9+14h
Finding your time zone…

3:54 PM in San Diego, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Diego to Tokyo conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Diego (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 14 hours all year.

Distance

San Diego and Tokyo are 13,844 km (8,602 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Diego and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of San Diego.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Diego, it is 11:00 PM in Tokyo.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Diego (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between San Diego and Tokyo change?

No. The difference stays 14 hours all year.