Los Angeles to Tokyo Time Converter
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Tokyo right now.
Los Angeles UTC−8 · Tokyo UTC+9
Los Angeles → Tokyo at a glance
| Los Angeles | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
Los Angeles currently runs on UTC−8 and Tokyo on UTC+9, so Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Tokyo. Los Angeles is currently on standard time, and Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 17 hours gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 16:00–18:00 Los Angeles time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in Los Angeles and Tokyo
Los Angeles follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Tokyo keeps the same offset all year, so any change in the gap comes from the other location.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Tokyo right now (Los Angeles UTC−8, Tokyo UTC+9).
Does Los Angeles or Tokyo use daylight saving time?
Los Angeles is currently on standard time. Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in Los Angeles in Tokyo?
9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 02:00 in Tokyo today.