Tokyo to Los Angeles Time
Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Tokyo.
Current Time
Tokyo
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--:--:--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 (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 live 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 meetings, export an .ics calendar invite — attendees see the time in their local zone automatically.
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.)