Time Difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Los Angeles (UTC-8)
Tokyo
Japan
Sun, Jan 25
Los Angeles
United States
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 17:00 in Tokyo, it's 00:00 in Los Angeles
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Los Angeles✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,817 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.4h
Time Difference
-17h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
13:00
Los Angeles (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
16:00
Los Angeles (-1)
12:00
Tokyo
19:00
Los Angeles (-1)
15:00
Tokyo
22:00
Los Angeles (-1)
18:00
Tokyo
01:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Tokyo
04:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Tokyo
07:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
10:00
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 17 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 17 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 17 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.