Tokyo to Santa Monica time converter

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

Tokyo JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santa Monica PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Tokyo to Santa Monica conversion table

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

TokyoSanta Monica
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 Monica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica are 8,799 km (5,467 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Santa Monica change?

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