Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Tokyo
Los Angeles is 16h 0m behind Tokyo. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Los Angeles fall between 1:00 AM (next day) and 9:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is 16h 0m behind Tokyo. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do Los Angeles and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
- Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, and Tokyo does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 17h 0m for part of the year and 16h 0m for the rest.