Tokyo to Santa Cruz time converter

Santa Cruz is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Santa Cruz.

Tokyo JST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Santa Cruz PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Thu, Oct 22
JSTUTC+9
Santa Cruz
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Santa Cruz conversion table

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

TokyoSanta Cruz
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 Cruz).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -16h

Distance

Tokyo and Santa Cruz are 8,349 km (5,188 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Santa Cruz.

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

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Santa Cruz change?

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