Seattle to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. When it is noon in Seattle, it is 04:00 in Tokyo.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 04:00 in Seattle, it's 20:00 in Tokyo
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Seattle & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,697 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.1h
Time Difference
+16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Seattle
22:00
Tokyo
09:00
Seattle
01:00
Tokyo (+1)
12:00
Seattle
04:00
Tokyo (+1)
15:00
Seattle
07:00
Tokyo (+1)
18:00
Seattle
10:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Seattle
13:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Seattle
16:00
Tokyo
03:00
Seattle
19:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Seattle behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. When it is 12:00 noon in Seattle, it is 04:00 in Tokyo. Seattle operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Seattle?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Seattle and Tokyo. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Seattle time (09:00–10:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Seattle to Tokyo time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Seattle and Tokyo
The distance between Seattle and Tokyo is approximately 7,697 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.