Los Angeles to Tokyo Time Difference
Standard offset: +17 hours. Los Angeles is UTC−8; Tokyo is UTC+9.
- LondonEurope/LondonThu 18 Jun, 05:10
- New YorkAmerica/New_YorkThu 18 Jun, 00:10
- Los AngelesAmerica/Los_AngelesWed 17 Jun, 21:10
- TokyoAsia/TokyoThu 18 Jun, 13:10
Time zone facts
LA–Tokyo is a major tech corridor spanning 17 hours standard (or 16 during PDT).
Los Angeles to Tokyo — standard time reference
Based on standard (non-DST) offsets. During daylight saving time the gap may differ by ±1 hour — use the live converter above for exact current times.
| Los Angeles (standard) | Tokyo (standard) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 23:00 |
| 07:00 | 00:00+1 day |
| 08:00 | 01:00+1 day |
| 09:00 | 02:00+1 day |
| 10:00 | 03:00+1 day |
| 11:00 | 04:00+1 day |
| 12:00 | 05:00+1 day |
| 13:00 | 06:00+1 day |
| 14:00 | 07:00+1 day |
| 15:00 | 08:00+1 day |
| 16:00 | 09:00+1 day |
| 17:00 | 10:00+1 day |
| 18:00 | 11:00+1 day |
| 19:00 | 12:00+1 day |
| 20:00 | 13:00+1 day |
| 21:00 | 14:00+1 day |
| 22:00 | 15:00+1 day |
| 23:00 | 16:00+1 day |
Business hours overlap
Assuming 09:00–18:00 working hours in both cities (standard time).
No overlap — business hours do not coincide during standard time. Consider early morning or late evening calls.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
During standard time, Tokyo is +17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. During daylight saving time, this gap may shift by ±1 hour.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles observes DST: PDT (UTC−7) Mar–Nov.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time — No DST — always UTC+9.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
Use the live converter above to find an overlap in business hours (09:00–18:00 in both cities). The reference table shows the standard time offset at a glance.