PST to JST Time Converter
Tokyo is currently 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- 9:00 AM PDT → 1:00 AM+1d GMT+9
- 12:00 PM PDT → 4:00 AM+1d GMT+9
- 5:00 PM PDT → 9:00 AM+1d GMT+9
Need the opposite direction? Tokyo to Los Angeles Time →
Current Time
Los Angeles
-07:00Tue, Jul 14 · PDT
Tokyo
+09:00Wed, Jul 15 · GMT+9
Daylight Saving Time Status
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is currently observing PDT (summer time). Returns to standard time on November 1, 2026.
Tokyo
Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Best Meeting Times
| Los Angeles Time | Tokyo Time | Meeting Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 | — |
| 01:00 | 17:00 | — |
| 02:00 | 18:00 | — |
| 03:00 | 19:00 | — |
| 04:00 | 20:00 | — |
| 05:00 | 21:00 | — |
| 06:00 | 22:00 | — |
| 07:00 | 23:00 | — |
| 08:00 | 00:00+1d | — |
| 09:00 | 01:00+1d | — |
| 10:00 | 02:00+1d | — |
| 11:00 | 03:00+1d | — |
| 12:00 | 04:00+1d | — |
| 13:00 | 05:00+1d | — |
| 14:00 | 06:00+1d | — |
| 15:00 | 07:00+1d | — |
| 16:00 | 08:00+1d | ⚠️ Edge |
| 17:00 | 09:00+1d | ✅ Good |
| 18:00 | 10:00+1d | ⚠️ Edge |
| 19:00 | 11:00+1d | — |
| 20:00 | 12:00+1d | — |
| 21:00 | 13:00+1d | — |
| 22:00 | 14:00+1d | — |
| 23:00 | 15:00+1d | — |
✅ Both cities within 9 AM–6 PM ⚠️ One city on edge of working hours
About This Time Zone Pair
Los Angeles and Tokyo 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.
Los Angeles (PDT) is 16 hours behind Tokyo (GMT+9). When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 1:00 AM in Tokyo.
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 Los Angeles and Tokyo is 5pm–6pm PDT — that's 9am–10am GMT+9 for Tokyo. 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 Los Angeles (PST) to Tokyo (JST) 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 Los Angeles and Tokyo?
- Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles and Tokyo?
- The best window is 5pm–6pm Los Angeles time, which is 9am–10am in Tokyo. Both cities are within standard working hours during this range.
- When does Los Angeles switch to and from Daylight Saving Time?
- Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time. Check the DST status section above for the exact next transition date — it is calculated live from the IANA timezone database.
- How do I convert PST to JST manually?
- Add 16 hours to the PST time. For example, 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM JST. (DST may shift this by ±1 hour twice a year.)
- Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Tokyo?
- Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 4:00 AM in Tokyo.
- What are common PST to JST conversions?
- Some quick examples: 9:00 AM PDT = 1:00 AM GMT+9 · 12:00 PM PDT = 4:00 AM GMT+9 · 5:00 PM PDT = 9:00 AM GMT+9. Use the table above for all 24 hours.
Related Guides
Fact card
- Route:
- Los Angeles → Tokyo
- Current offset:
- Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 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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