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 YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- 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 YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- 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 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
- Now until 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
| Tokyo (JST) | Los Angeles (PST) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across Tokyo and Los AngelesTokyo to Los Angeles conversion table
For Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in Tokyo.
| Tokyo (JST) | Los Angeles (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM(previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM(previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM(previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM(previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM(previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM(previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM(previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM(previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM(previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM(previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM(previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM(previous day) |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 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 PST (UTC-8). 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 Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9:00 AM in Tokyo (JST) is 4:00 PM PST (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 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).
What is the best time for a call between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM JST (4:00 PM PST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
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 PST (UTC-8).