United States
Japan
Los Angeles to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles vs Tokyo — At a Glance
Los Angeles to Tokyo — Hour-by-Hour
About Los Angeles and Tokyo
Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade. Tokyo (population: 13.9M) is known for the world's largest metropolitan economy, Shibuya Crossing, anime culture, and Toyota.
Business Hours Overlap
The 16-hour gap means Los Angeles and Tokyo have almost no standard-hours overlap. Early morning calls from Los Angeles or late evening calls from Tokyo are the most practical options.
Calling Between Cities
With 16 hours between Los Angeles (+1) and Tokyo (+81), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Los Angeles uses USD while Tokyo uses JPY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Los Angeles primarily speaks English and Spanish, while Tokyo speaks Japanese. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Tokyo visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7) and Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 AM in Tokyo.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Los Angeles?
The best time to call Tokyo from Los Angeles is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 1:00 AM in Tokyo. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Los Angeles for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Tokyo use?
Tokyo, Japan uses JPY. Los Angeles uses USD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Tokyo?
The primary language in Tokyo is Japanese. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Tokyo from Los Angeles?
To call Tokyo from Los Angeles, dial your international access code followed by +81 and the local number. Los Angeles uses country code +1 and Tokyo uses +81.
