Tokyo to San José time converter

San José is 15 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San José.

Tokyo JST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San José CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Thu, Oct 22
JSTUTC+9
San José
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to San José conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Tokyo (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San José): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 15 hours all year.

Distance

Tokyo and San José are 13,015 km (8,087 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and San José?

San José is 15 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in San José when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San José.

When is the best time to call San José from Tokyo?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Tokyo (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San José): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Tokyo and San José change?

No. The difference stays 15 hours all year.