Time difference and converter
Los Angeles to Tokyo Time Difference
See the Los Angeles to Tokyo time difference, convert Los Angeles time to Tokyo time, compare PST/PDT (UTC-8) with JST (UTC+9), and plan meetings with DST-aware business hours.
Tokyo, Japan
Use this page to compare the Los Angeles to Tokyo time difference, check daylight saving context, and plan meeting times across both locations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Los Angeles to Tokyo time difference?
The live clocks and comparison above show the current Los Angeles to Tokyo time difference. Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles, while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Because the cities can follow different daylight saving schedules, their time difference can change during the year.
What time is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles in Tokyo?
Choose a date in the converter, then move the time converter slider to 9:00 AM in Los Angeles and read the corresponding Tokyo time and calendar day. Use “Open in planner” to open these cities in the planner so you can add more.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to Tokyo time?
Move the time converter slider to the Los Angeles time you want to compare on the selected date, then read the Tokyo row. Check the date shown in each row because the other city may be on the previous or next day. Use the Date control to compare another day, or Today to return to today’s date.
Do Los Angeles and Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?
Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles, and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Their daylight saving rules can differ by location and date. Check the transition details on this page or the time zone directory before planning around a clock change.
What is the best meeting time between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
The best meeting time depends on working hours in both cities. Choose “Open in planner” to open these cities in the findtime.io planner so you can add more. Daylight saving changes can make a future date’s time difference different from today’s.
