Tokyo to Los Angeles (Pacific) — Time Zone Converter
JST (UTC+9) → PT (UTC-7). Los Angeles (Pacific) is 16 hours behind relative to Tokyo right now.
Tokyo
Oct 7, 2026, 8:54 PM
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:54 AM
Need the reverse? Los Angeles (Pacific) to Tokyo →
Sample times — JST to PT
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Tokyo and Los Angeles (Pacific)Tokyo vs Los Angeles (Pacific) time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Los Angeles (Pacific) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) JST PT Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC+9 UTC−8 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 17 hours behind Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC+9 UTC−7 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 16 hours behind Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC+9 UTC−8 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 17 hours behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Tokyo vs Los Angeles (Pacific) time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Los Angeles (Pacific) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | JST | PT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC+9 | UTC−8 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 17 hours behind |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC+9 | UTC−7 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 16 hours behind |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC+9 | UTC−8 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 17 hours behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Tokyo to Los Angeles is the reverse Pacific corridor. A late Tuesday night in Tokyo is still Tuesday morning in California, which is why product teams often document both times explicitly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles (Pacific)?
Right now the offset is about 16 hours behind (from JST to PT). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Tokyo vs Los Angeles (Pacific)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Japan and the US West Coast?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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