Japan
United States
Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo
Tokyo vs Los Angeles — At a Glance
Tokyo to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour
About Tokyo and Los Angeles
Tokyo (population: 13.9M) is known for the world's largest metropolitan economy, Shibuya Crossing, anime culture, and Toyota. Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade.
Business Hours Overlap
The 16-hour gap means Tokyo and Los Angeles have almost no standard-hours overlap. Early morning calls from Tokyo or late evening calls from Los Angeles are the most practical options.
Calling Between Cities
With 16 hours between Tokyo (+81) and Los Angeles (+1), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Tokyo uses JPY while Los Angeles uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Tokyo primarily speaks Japanese, while Los Angeles speaks English and Spanish. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Tokyo and Los Angeles visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States is 16 hours behind Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9) and Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it's 8:00 PM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Tokyo?
The best time to call Los Angeles from Tokyo is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Tokyo, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Tokyo for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Los Angeles use?
Los Angeles, United States uses USD. Tokyo uses JPY. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles?
The primary languages in Los Angeles are English, Spanish. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Los Angeles from Tokyo?
To call Los Angeles from Tokyo, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. Tokyo uses country code +81 and Los Angeles uses +1.
