Tokyo to San Francisco Time Converter
JapanJST
→United StatesPST/PDT
Convert time between Tokyo and San Francisco 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
SF is 16-17 hours behind Tokyo
When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 7:00-8:00 PM previous day in SF
Best Meeting Times
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM JST
(5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST previous day)
Morning Tokyo, evening San Francisco
Daylight Saving
Only SF 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)
- • Early morning Tokyo = End of business day SF
- • Consider 30-60 minute windows max
🌉 Bay Area Considerations:
- • Tech companies often have flexible hours
- • Consider commute times in SF (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM)
- • Popular for Japan-US startup collaborations