Los Angeles to Osaka Time Converter
United StatesPST/PDT
→JapanJST
Convert time between Los Angeles and Osaka instantly. Perfect for scheduling meetings between US West Coast and Japan's business capital across the 16-17 hour time difference.
PDT
JST
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Los Angeles:1:29 PM
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Time Difference
Osaka is 16-17 hours ahead of LA
When it's 12:00 PM in LA, it's 4:00-5:00 AM next day in Osaka
Best Meeting Times
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM JST next day)
End of LA day, morning Osaka
Daylight Saving
Only LA observes DST
March - Nov: 16 hours difference
Nov - March: 17 hours difference
💡 Pro Tips for USA West Coast ↔ Japan Business
⏰ Optimal Meeting Windows:
- • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM JST)
- • End of LA business day = Morning Osaka
- • Consider 30-60 minute windows max
🏢 Osaka Business Culture:
- • Japan's business and manufacturing hub
- • Traditional 9 AM - 6 PM business hours
- • Popular for US-Japan trade partnerships