Time Difference: Los Angeles vs Tokyo
Los Angeles
8:15:24 AM PST
Friday, November 13, 2026
17h
17h
Tokyo
1:15:24 AM JST
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Quick Reference
- Los Angeles
- PST (GMT-8)
PDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- Tokyo
- JST (GMT+9)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
- Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- When is the best time to call from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Los Angeles uses PST and Tokyo uses JST.