What time is 6 PM in Tokyo in Los Angeles?

Instant time conversion · Japan to United States

Tokyo
6 PM
GMT+9 · UTC+9
Live now: 12:42 AM
-16h
Los Angeles
2 AM
PDT · UTC-7
Live now: 8:42 AM

Tokyo to Los Angeles — Time Conversion

When it is 6 PM in Tokyo (Japan Standard Time, GMT+9), it is 2 AM in Los Angeles (Pacific Daylight Time, PDT).Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

Use the table above to see the equivalent time in Los Angeles and other major cities worldwide. Click any row to open the full hour page for that destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is 6 PM in Tokyo in Los Angeles?

6 PM Tokyo time (GMT+9) equals 2 AM in Los Angeles (PDT).

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9) and Los Angeles uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7).

Is 6 PM Tokyo a good time to call Los Angeles?

6 PM in Tokyo corresponds to 2 AM in Los Angeles, which is outside typical working hours. Consider scheduling between 9 AM–6 PM PDT instead.

How do I convert time from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

To convert Tokyo time to Los Angeles time, add (-16) hours. For example, 6 PM GMT+9 = 2 AM PDT.