Tokyo to Palo Alto time converter

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

Tokyo JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palo Alto PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Tokyo to Palo Alto conversion table

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

TokyoPalo Alto
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 Palo Alto).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto are 8,311 km (5,164 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in Palo Alto when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

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

When is the best time to call Palo Alto from Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Palo Alto change?

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