Time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles: 16 hours
Tokyo
Japan · UTC+9
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Los Angeles
United States · UTC-7
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Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Best time for a call or meeting
Tokyo 09:00–10:00 = Los Angeles 17:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Tokyo | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00 |
| 01:00 | 09:00 |
| 02:00 | 10:00 |
| 03:00 | 11:00 |
| 04:00 | 12:00 |
| 05:00 | 13:00 |
| 06:00 | 14:00 |
| 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 11:00 | 19:00 |
| 12:00 | 20:00 |
| 13:00 | 21:00 |
| 14:00 | 22:00 |
| 15:00 | 23:00 |
| 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 |
Business hours 9–18 Waking hours 7–22 Night / early morning
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 20:00 (previous day) in Los Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Tokyo 09:00–10:00 = Los Angeles 17:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).