Tokyo to Santa Barbara time converter

Santa Barbara is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Santa Barbara.

Tokyo JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Santa Barbara PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Tue, Oct 20
JSTUTC+9
Santa Barbara
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Santa Barbara conversion table

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

TokyoSanta Barbara
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 Santa Barbara).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -16h

Distance

Tokyo and Santa Barbara are 8,683 km (5,395 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in Santa Barbara when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Santa Barbara.

When is the best time to call Santa Barbara from Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Santa Barbara change?

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