Tokyo to Los Angeles — −16h
Tokyo keeps Asia/Tokyo while Los Angeles runs on America/Los_Angeles. That's a −16h difference at this moment — Tokyo sees the sun first. The ~8819 km between them mean their daylight windows barely overlap for meetings outside the no natural overlap slot.
| Hour A | Hour B | Overlap? |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00 | |
| 01:00 | 09:00 | |
| 02:00 | 10:00 | |
| 03:00 | 11:00 | |
| 04:00 | 12:00 | |
| 05:00 | 13:00 | |
| 06:00 | 14:00 | |
| 07:00 | 15:00 | |
| 08:00 | 16:00 | |
| 09:00 | 17:00 | |
| 10:00 | 18:00 | |
| 11:00 | 19:00 | |
| 12:00 | 20:00 | |
| 13:00 | 21:00 | |
| 14:00 | 22:00 | |
| 15:00 | 23:00 | |
| 16:00 | 00:00 | |
| 17:00 | 01:00 | |
| 18:00 | 02:00 | |
| 19:00 | 03:00 | |
| 20:00 | 04:00 | |
| 21:00 | 05:00 | |
| 22:00 | 06:00 | |
| 23:00 | 07:00 |
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Right now Los Angeles is −16h compared to Tokyo, although the gap can shift by one hour during daylight saving transitions.
Which city is ahead, Tokyo or Los Angeles?
Tokyo is ahead of Los Angeles. When Los Angeles starts the workday, Tokyo is already several hours into it.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
The overlap of business hours is no natural overlap. Mornings in Tokyo usually map to late afternoon or evening in Los Angeles, depending on the season.
Do Japan and United States observe daylight saving time?
DST behavior differs between Japan and United States, so the gap is not constant year-round. Always re-check the offset close to the meeting date.
How can I convert a specific hour from Tokyo to Los Angeles?
Use the 24-hour mapping table on this page. Each row shows the equivalent hour in both cities for the current offset.
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