Santa Barbara to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Santa Barbara. When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Barbara, it is 1:00 AM (Tue, Oct 20) in Tokyo.

Santa Barbara PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tokyo JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Santa Barbara
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7
Tokyo
Japan
Tue, Oct 20
JSTUTC+9+16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Santa Barbara to Tokyo conversion table

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

Santa BarbaraTokyo
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 Santa Barbara (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Santa Barbara and Tokyo switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +16h

Distance

Santa Barbara and Tokyo are 8,683 km (5,395 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Santa Barbara?

When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Barbara, it is 1:00 AM (Tue, Oct 20) in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Santa Barbara?

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

Does the time difference between Santa Barbara 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.