Time Difference between Tokyo and San Diego
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 16:00 in Tokyo, it's 00:00 in San Diego
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & San Diego◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,985 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.6h
Time Difference
-16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
14:00
San Diego (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
17:00
San Diego (-1)
12:00
Tokyo
20:00
San Diego (-1)
15:00
Tokyo
23:00
San Diego (-1)
18:00
Tokyo
02:00
San Diego
21:00
Tokyo
05:00
San Diego
00:00
Tokyo
08:00
San Diego (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
11:00
San Diego (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Tokyo and San Diego
Tokyo, Japan and San Diego, United States are separated by a time difference of 16 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 16 hours earlier in San Diego.
Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone, while San Diego 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 San Diego is approximately 8,985 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.6 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.