Time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo
Right now
Tokyo
01:38
JST ·
UTC+9
Los Angeles
09:38
PDT ·
UTC-7
Best time for a call between Tokyo and Los Angeles
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 08:00 Tokyo 16:00 Los Angeles
- 09:00 Tokyo 17:00 Los Angeles
- 07:00 Tokyo 15:00 Los Angeles
Hour by hour: Tokyo to Los Angeles
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Tokyo (reference) | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 09:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 10:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 15:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 08:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 09:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| 10:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 14:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 15:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 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 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
The most convenient slot is 08:00 Tokyo / 16:00 Los Angeles. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles change during the year?
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.