Santa Maria to Tokyo time converter
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Santa Maria. When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Maria, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Tokyo.
Santa Maria PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Tokyo JST
Thursday, October 22, 2026
1:55 PM in Santa Maria, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Santa Maria to Tokyo conversion table
Every hour of today in Santa Maria and the matching time in Tokyo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Santa Maria | 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 Santa Maria (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Santa Maria 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
Santa Maria and Tokyo are 8,594 km (5,340 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Santa Maria.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Santa Maria?
When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Maria, it is 1:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Tokyo.
When is the best time to call Tokyo from Santa Maria?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santa Maria (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).
Does the time difference between Santa Maria 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.