Tokyo to Los Angeles time converter

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

Tokyo JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Tokyo to Los Angeles conversion table

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

TokyoLos Angeles
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 Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and Los Angeles 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

Distance

Tokyo and Los Angeles are 8,815 km (5,477 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

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

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles change?

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