Japan and Los Angeles time difference

AboutAbout Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a major US West Coast center for film and entertainment, with strong travel and study links to Japan.

Standard time is 17 hours behind Japan; daylight saving time is 16 hours behind Japan.

Los Angeles, United States, uses daylight saving time. In 2026, it starts on 2026-03-08 (local date) and ends on 2026-11-01 (local date). The difference from Japan changes around these transitions.

Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (North America)

FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Japan and Los Angeles?

Standard time is 17 hours behind Japan; daylight saving time is 16 hours behind Japan.

Does Los Angeles use daylight saving time?

Los Angeles, United States, uses daylight saving time. In 2026, it starts on 2026-03-08 (local date) and ends on 2026-11-01 (local date). The difference from Japan changes around these transitions.

When is a good meeting time for Japan and Los Angeles?

Standard time: Business hours (09:00–18:00) overlap at Japan 09:00–11:00 / Local 16:00–18:00 (previous day locally). Daylight saving time: Business hours (09:00–18:00) overlap at Japan 09:00–10:00 / Local 17:00–18:00 (previous day locally).

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• Times are calculated in your browser using your device’s clock and IANA time zone data. An incorrect device clock produces incorrect times.
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