Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Converter
Live Tokyo–Los Angeles time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: -17h.
Common Tokyo to Los Angeles conversions
| Tokyo | Los Angeles | Date in Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 18:00 | 01:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 20:00 | 03:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 21:00 | 04:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
Why people convert Tokyo time to Los Angeles time
Los Angeles runs -17h relative to Tokyo. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between Japan and United States needs that gap at a glance — and it can shift when either side switches to daylight saving time.
- Remote team meetings
- Client calls across borders
- Flight and travel planning
- Deadline coordination
Daylight saving impact
- Tokyo
- GMT+09:00 · No DST
- Los Angeles
- GMT-08:00 · Standard time
- Current difference
- -17h
Tokyo – Los Angeles time questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently -17h compared to Tokyo. When it is 20:50 in Tokyo, it is 03:50 in Los Angeles.
What time is 9am in Tokyo in Los Angeles?
9:00 in Tokyo is 16:00 in Los Angeles today (Monday, November 9, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect Tokyo–Los Angeles conversion?
Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time and Los Angeles observes it. That means the gap between the two cities shifts by an hour at certain points in the year — this converter always uses the live IANA rules, so results stay correct.
What is the best time for a meeting between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Look for a slot where both cities fall inside 9:00–17:00 local time. Use the conversion table below or the meeting planner to find the overlap window.