Los Angeles to Tokyo Time Converter
Tokyo, Japan is currently 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, US. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) and Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9). The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: Los Angeles to Tokyo
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
The difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo is not fixed. It is 17 hours in January and 16 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is Tokyo compared to Los Angeles?
Tokyo is currently 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo is not fixed. It is 17 hours in January and 16 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
What time is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles in Tokyo?
9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM in Tokyo on the next day.
What is the best time for a call between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo.