Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it's 01:29:55 AM in Tokyo, it's 09:29:55 AM in Los Angeles.
How Many Hours Behind Is Los Angeles From Tokyo?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. So Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Tokyo starts when it is already 5:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 17 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Tokyo and Los Angeles
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Tokyo and Los Angeles never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Tokyo, which is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Los Angeles.
both at work Tokyo only Los Angeles only neither — hours shown along the strip are Tokyo local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Tokyo to see the exact equivalent in Los Angeles.
Common Times Converted
Tokyo time on the left, Los Angeles time on the right.
Tokyo to Los Angeles: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Monday, October 12, 2026 in Tokyo. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Tokyo | Los Angeles | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | Tokyo only |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | Tokyo only |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | Tokyo only |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM prev day | Tokyo only |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM prev day | Tokyo only |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM prev day | Tokyo only |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM prev day | Tokyo only |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Tokyo only |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM | — |
Understanding the Tokyo – Los Angeles Time Difference
Tokyo runs on Asia/Tokyo, currently JST (UTC+9:00). Los Angeles runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). The gap of 16 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time and Tokyo does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 17 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in Japan · Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind Tokyo. That gap becomes 17 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Los Angeles from Tokyo?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. Looking at it the other way, Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Tokyo?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo reaches each point in the day first, so Los Angeles is still getting started while the Tokyo working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Tokyo and Los Angeles do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Tokyo, which is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time and Tokyo does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 17 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Tokyo and Los Angeles in?
Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently JST (UTC+9:00). Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00).