Time Difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 09:00 in Tokyo, it's 17:00 in Los Angeles
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Los Angeles◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,817 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.4h
Time Difference
-16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
14:00
Los Angeles (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
17:00
Los Angeles (-1)
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Tokyo
20:00
Los Angeles (-1)
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Tokyo
23:00
Los Angeles (-1)
18:00
Tokyo
02:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Tokyo
05:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Tokyo
08:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
11:00
Los Angeles (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Los Angeles
Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, United States are separated by a time difference of 16 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 16 hours earlier in Los Angeles.
Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone, while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 16 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Tokyo and Los Angeles is approximately 8,817 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.