Tokyo is usually 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time and Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

TokyoLos Angeles

Sunrise 4:41 AMSunset 6:55 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:57 AMSunset 8:03 PM(local)

Public holiday in Tokyo: Marine Day (Jul 20)
Los Angeles: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
TokyoUTC+9
Los AngelesUTC-7PDT

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Tokyo

Dialing code+81
Population9,733,276
Coordinates35.69Β°N, 139.69Β°E
Elevation44 m

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Los Angeles

Dialing code+1
Population3,820,914
Coordinates34.05Β°N, 118.24Β°W
Elevation89 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–10:00 in TokyoAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
The best window to call is 09:00–10:00 Tokyo time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles change?
Because at least one of Tokyo and Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).