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Time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo
Los Angeles
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Tokyo
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Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
Does the gap change?
The gap isn't fixed. Los Angeles changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Tokyo doesn't, so the difference moves during the year:
- From around November 1, 2026: Tokyo ahead by 17 hours
- From around March 14, 2027: Tokyo ahead by 16 hours
Best time to meet
Normal office hours in Tokyo and Los Angeles don't overlap. The most workable window is 3 PM to 10 PM in Los Angeles, which is 7 AM to 2 PM in Tokyo, with one side starting early or finishing late.
For a recurring meeting, it's fairest to rotate which city takes the inconvenient slot.
City details
Los Angeles to Tokyo, hour by hour
| Los Angeles | Tokyo | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | Night | 4 PM | Work hours |
| 1 AM | Night | 5 PM | Early or late |
| 2 AM | Night | 6 PM | Early or late |
| 3 AM | Night | 7 PM | Early or late |
| 4 AM | Night | 8 PM | Early or late |
| 5 AM | Night | 9 PM | Early or late |
| 6 AM | Night | 10 PM | Night |
| 7 AM | Early or late | 11 PM | Night |
| 8 AM | Early or late | 12 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 9 AM | Work hours | 1 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 10 AM | Work hours | 2 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 11 AM | Work hours | 3 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 12 PM | Work hours | 4 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 1 PM | Work hours | 5 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 2 PM | Work hours | 6 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 3 PM | Work hours | 7 AM (Mon) | Early or late |
| 4 PM | Work hours | 8 AM (Mon) | Early or late |
| 5 PM | Early or late | 9 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 6 PM | Early or late | 10 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 7 PM | Early or late | 11 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 8 PM | Early or late | 12 PM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 9 PM | Early or late | 1 PM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 10 PM | Night | 2 PM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 11 PM | Night | 3 PM (Mon) | Work hours |
Based on today's clocks. Work hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.