Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert time between Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, United States.
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
- Now until Nov 1, 2026: Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (JST → PDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles (JST → PST).
- From Mar 14, 2027: Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (JST → PDT).
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| Tokyo (JST) | Los Angeles (PDT) |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
No 9 AM–5 PM overlap: suggestions are within working hours on one side and between 7 AM and 10 PM on the other.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across Tokyo and Los AngelesTokyo to Los Angeles conversion table
For Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Tokyo.
| Tokyo (JST) | Los Angeles (PDT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM(previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM(previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM(previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM(previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM(previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM(previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
About these cities
Current time in Tokyo
Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo), currently JST (UTC+9). It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is the same all year.
Current time in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is on Pacific Time (IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles), currently PDT (UTC-7). It observes daylight saving time, switching between Pacific Standard Time and Pacific Daylight Time, so conversions depend on the date.
Tokyo to Los Angeles FAQs
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 AM in Tokyo (JST) is 5:00 PM PDT (previous day) in Los Angeles.
How many hours ahead is Tokyo from Los Angeles?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Nov 1, 2026: Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (JST → PDT). Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles (JST → PST).
What is the best time for a call between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 7:00 AM JST (3:00 PM PDT), 8:00 AM JST (4:00 PM PDT), 9:00 AM JST (5:00 PM PDT), 10:00 AM JST (6:00 PM PDT). There is no overlap of 9 AM–5 PM working hours, so these fall early or late for one side.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles switches between Pacific Standard Time and Pacific Daylight Time each year, so the difference with Tokyo changes on the dates listed above. Right now it is on PDT (UTC-7).