Los Angeles to Tokyo — Time Difference
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Time Difference: Los Angeles vs Tokyo
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) and Tokyo is in Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9).
Use the table below to find the equivalent Tokyo time for any hour in Los Angeles. Click any row to see the full conversion page for that hour.
Business Hours — Los Angeles to Tokyo
"Good" = both cities within business hours (9 AM–5 PM)
Full 24-Hour Table — Los Angeles to Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) and Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9).
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
9 AM in Los Angeles (PDT) equals 1 AM in Tokyo (GMT+9) (next day).
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
The best time to call from Los Angeles to Tokyo is between 5 PM–5 PM Los Angeles time, when Tokyo is also within normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM).
Time Zones
Los Angeles
Pacific Daylight Time
PDT · UTC-7
Tokyo
Japan Standard Time
GMT+9 · UTC+9
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