Convert Tokyo Time to Los Angeles

Tokyo runs 16 hours earlier

TokyoBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
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Los Angeles
USA · -16h
-1 day17:00
London
United Kingdom · -8h
01:00
New York
USA · -13h
-1 day20:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · -5h
04:00
Sydney
Australia · +1h
10:00

Time difference: Tokyo and Los Angeles

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 20:00 in Los Angeles.

Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. The difference is 16 hours.

Working hours overlap

There is no business hours overlap between Tokyo and Los Angeles during standard working hours (9:00–17:00). Meetings would require one party to work outside normal hours.

Best times to schedule a meeting

No business hours overlap exists between Tokyo and Los Angeles. Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both cities.

08:00 Tokyo / 16:00 Los Angeles⚡ One side off-hours

⚠️ 1h before working hours in Tokyo

09:00 Tokyo / 17:00 Los Angeles⚡ One side off-hours

⚠️ 1h after working hours in Los Angeles

07:00 Tokyo / 15:00 Los Angeles⚡ One side off-hours

⚠️ 2h before working hours in Tokyo

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Both cities have upcoming holidays — check availability before scheduling.

Tokyo11 holidays
Apr 29Shōwa DaySOON
May 4Constitution Memorial DaySOON
May 4Greenery DaySOON
May 5Children's DaySOON
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
Nov 3Culture Day
Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day
Los Angeles10 holidays
May 8Truman Day
May 25Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Scheduling between Tokyo and Los Angeles

Coordinating between Tokyo (Japan) and Los Angeles (USA) means working around a 16-hour time difference, with Tokyo ahead. Since standard business hours don't naturally overlap, meetings usually require one side to shift slightly outside their normal working day.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

08:00–09:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Los Angeles (1h before working hours in Tokyo).

09:00–10:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 17:00–18:00 in Los Angeles (1h after working hours in Los Angeles).

07:00–08:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in Los Angeles (2h before working hours in Tokyo).

Since there is no natural overlap, the options above represent the most balanced compromise — minimizing out-of-hours inconvenience for both sides.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Tokyo. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

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No overlap — one side will need to join outside working hours

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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time separates Tokyo and Los Angeles?
There is a 16 hours gap between Tokyo and Los Angeles, with Tokyo being ahead of Los Angeles.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both Tokyo and Los Angeles?
With a 16 hours difference, Tokyo and Los Angeles do not share business hours. Async communication or flexible scheduling is recommended.
Will the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles change due to DST?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either Tokyo or Los Angeles. The 16 hours difference is stable for the near future.
What is the Los Angeles equivalent of 12:00 PM Tokyo time?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Tokyo, it is 20:00 in Los Angeles at the same moment.
How does the Tokyo to Los Angeles time converter work?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or drag the slider to see the live conversion between Tokyo and Los Angeles. The converter updates all cities simultaneously.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Yes — Tokyo has an upcoming public holiday: Shōwa Day on April 29. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Tokyo follows the Asia/Tokyo timezone (IANA identifier). Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles. Together they are 16 hours apart.

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