Tokyo to São Francisco time converter

São Francisco is 12 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in São Francisco.

Tokyo JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

São Francisco BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Wed, Oct 21
JSTUTC+9
São Francisco
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to São Francisco conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in São Francisco): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 12 hours all year.

Distance

Tokyo and São Francisco are 17,774 km (11,044 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and São Francisco?

São Francisco is 12 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in São Francisco when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in São Francisco.

When is the best time to call São Francisco from Tokyo?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in São Francisco): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Tokyo and São Francisco change?

No. The difference stays 12 hours all year.