TimelyZones

Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Converter

JapanJST
United StatesPST/PDT

Convert time between Tokyo and Los Angeles instantly. Perfect for scheduling meetings between Japan and US West Coast across the 16-17 hour time difference.

JST
PDT
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Tokyo:1:29 PM
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Time Difference

LA is 16-17 hours behind Tokyo
When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 7:00-8:00 PM previous day in LA

Best Meeting Times

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM JST
(5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST previous day)
Morning Tokyo, evening LA

Daylight Saving

Only LA observes DST
March - Nov: 16 hours difference
Nov - March: 17 hours difference

💡 Pro Tips for Japan ↔ USA West Coast Collaboration

⏰ Optimal Meeting Windows:

  • • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM JST (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST)
  • • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM JST (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST)
  • • Morning Japan = Evening California

📞 Call Considerations:

  • • Challenging time difference
  • • Consider asynchronous communication
  • • Late evening calls in LA