Tokyo to California time converter

California is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in California.

Tokyo JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

California PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Sat, Oct 17
JSTUTC+9
California
United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to California conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and California?

California is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in California when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in California.

When is the best time to call California from Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and California change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.