Los Angeles → Tokyo: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 8,819 km (5,480 mi) great-circle distance.
Los Angeles → Tokyo, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
In standard time, Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Los Angeles, what time is it in Tokyo?
In standard time it is 02:00 the next day in Tokyo. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Tokyo from Los Angeles?
About 8,819 km (5,480 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.