Tokyo to Foster City time converter

Foster City is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Foster City.

Tokyo JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Foster City PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Wed, Oct 21
JSTUTC+9
Foster City
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Foster City conversion table

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

TokyoFoster City
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 Foster City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and Foster City 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

Tokyo and Foster City are 8,295 km (5,154 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Foster City?

Foster City is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in Foster City when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Foster City.

When is the best time to call Foster City from Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Foster City change?

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