Los Angeles--:--Now
+16h
Tokyo--:--Now
Time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo
Tokyo is 16 to 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 04:00 or 05:00 in Tokyo.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| Los Angeles | Tokyo | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 00:00 next day | Night in Tokyo |
| 09:00 | 01:00 next day | Night in Tokyo |
| 12:00 | 04:00 next day | Night in Tokyo |
| 15:00 | 07:00 next day | Morning in Tokyo |
| 17:00 | 09:00 next day | Morning in Tokyo |
| 18:00 | 10:00 next day | Morning in Tokyo |
| 21:00 | 13:00 next day | Midday in Tokyo |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 16 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call. When the gap is 17 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call.
Daylight saving
Los Angeles and Tokyo don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 16 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 17 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 to 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 04:00 or 05:00 in Tokyo.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
Los Angeles and Tokyo don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 16 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 17 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
When the gap is 16 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call. When the gap is 17 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call.
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