JST to PST Time Converter
Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Tokyo.
- 9:00 AM GMT+9 → 5:00 PM−1d PDT
- 12:00 PM GMT+9 → 8:00 PM−1d PDT
- 5:00 PM GMT+9 → 1:00 AM PDT
Need the opposite direction? Los Angeles to Tokyo Time →
Current Time
Tokyo
+09:00Thu, Jul 16 · GMT+9
Los Angeles
-07:00Wed, Jul 15 · PDT
Daylight Saving Time Status
Tokyo
Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is currently observing PDT (summer time). Returns to standard time on November 1, 2026.
Best Meeting Times
| Tokyo Time | Los Angeles Time | Meeting Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00-1d | — |
| 01:00 | 09:00-1d | — |
| 02:00 | 10:00-1d | — |
| 03:00 | 11:00-1d | — |
| 04:00 | 12:00-1d | — |
| 05:00 | 13:00-1d | — |
| 06:00 | 14:00-1d | — |
| 07:00 | 15:00-1d | — |
| 08:00 | 16:00-1d | ⚠️ Edge |
| 09:00 | 17:00-1d | ✅ Good |
| 10:00 | 18:00-1d | ⚠️ Edge |
| 11:00 | 19:00-1d | — |
| 12:00 | 20:00-1d | — |
| 13:00 | 21:00-1d | — |
| 14:00 | 22:00-1d | — |
| 15:00 | 23:00-1d | — |
| 16:00 | 00:00 | — |
| 17:00 | 01:00 | — |
| 18:00 | 02:00 | — |
| 19:00 | 03:00 | — |
| 20:00 | 04:00 | — |
| 21:00 | 05:00 | — |
| 22:00 | 06:00 | — |
| 23:00 | 07:00 | — |
✅ Both cities within 9 AM–6 PM ⚠️ One city on edge of working hours
About This Time Zone Pair
Tokyo and Los Angeles span one of the larger practical time gaps in global business. Calls and meetings require off-hours commitment from at least one side — the overlap window is very narrow or nonexistent. Teams working this pair often rotate the inconvenient slot so one side isn't always the one taking the early or late call.
Tokyo (GMT+9) is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PDT). When it's 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between the two cities may shift by one hour during DST transitions.
The best window for calls, chats, or meetings between Tokyo and Los Angeles is 9am–10am GMT+9 — that's 5pm–6pm PDT for Los Angeles. Outside this window, async communication or recorded video is more practical.
For one-off conversions, use the converter above. For recurring calls or meetings, export an .ics calendar invite — attendees see the time in their local zone automatically.
This guide covers Tokyo (JST) to Los Angeles (PST) specifically. To convert a different pair, browse all conversions or add cities directly in the converter above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. This offset may shift by one hour when either city transitions in or out of Daylight Saving Time.
- What is a good meeting time between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
- The best window is 9am–10am Tokyo time, which is 5pm–6pm in Los Angeles. Both cities are within standard working hours during this range.
- Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?
- No. Tokyo (JST) does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The offset remains constant year-round.
- How do I convert JST to PST manually?
- Subtract 16 hours to the JST time. For example, 9:00 AM JST = 5:00 PM PST. (DST may shift this by ±1 hour twice a year.)
- Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
- Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM in Los Angeles.
- What are common JST to PST conversions?
- Some quick examples: 9:00 AM GMT+9 = 5:00 PM PDT · 12:00 PM GMT+9 = 8:00 PM PDT · 5:00 PM GMT+9 = 1:00 AM PDT. Use the table above for all 24 hours.
Related Guides
Fact card
- Route:
- Tokyo → Los Angeles
- Current offset:
- Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo
- Timezone data:
- IANA tz database (tzdata)
- DST handling:
- Automatic — offset reflects the actual UTC offset at each moment
- Last calculated:
- Generated at build time, revalidates every 60 seconds
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