JST to PST Time Zone Converter — Time Difference Between Tokyo and Los Angeles
Drag the slider or click the time display to type a specific hour and instantly convert JST to PST. The time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles is 17 hours — Los Angeles (PST) is behind Tokyo (JST) (UTC+9:00 vs UTC-8:00); for example, 9:00 AM JST = 4:00 PM (previous day) PST; to convert, subtract 17 hours. Use this JST to PST time zone converter to check the live current time in both cities, browse the 24-hour JST to PST conversion table, plan international meetings, find the best overlap hours, and account for daylight saving time changes automatically.
JST
Japan Standard Time
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PST
Pacific Standard Time
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JST to PST Time Zone Difference — Hour-by-Hour Conversion Table
Scan each row to convert any JST time to PST and find the exact time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles hour by hour. Amber-highlighted rows mark standard daytime business hours, making it easy to spot overlapping work windows for scheduling international meetings or remote team calls. Tap the arrows to jump between days, click "Today" to reset, and all daylight saving time transitions are handled automatically.
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What Time Is It Now in Tokyo?
Live current local time in Tokyo, Japan — JST (UTC+9:00). Updates every second.
What Time Is It Now in Los Angeles?
Live current local time in Los Angeles, United States — PST (UTC-8:00). Updates every second.
JST to PST Quick Reference
Common business hours in Tokyo converted to Los Angeles local time — handy for scheduling video calls, client meetings, and international conference calls.
JST & PST Meeting Planner — Best Overlapping Hours
Use the color-coded conversion table above to find overlapping business hours between Tokyo and Los Angeles. Amber rows mark standard daytime work hours (8 AM–6 PM local time) — pick a slot that falls in amber on both sides for a meeting time that works for everyone. Since JST (UTC+9:00) is 17 hours behind PST (UTC-8:00), this time zone meeting planner is ideal for scheduling international calls, remote team standups, and cross-border project syncs.
Why Trust This Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Zone Converter?
ConvertFlash uses the IANA Time Zone Database — the same authoritative source that powers your phone, browser, and every major operating system — so every Tokyo to Los Angeles conversion handles daylight saving time transitions, half-hour UTC offsets, and historical time zone changes automatically. The live world clock updates every second, and the hour-by-hour conversion table regenerates correctly for any past or future date you select, making it reliable for both real-time checks and advance international scheduling.
JST — Japan Standard Time
Tokyo, Japan — UTC offset UTC+9:00
- Abbreviation
- JST
- UTC Offset
- UTC+9:00
- City
- Tokyo
- Country
- Japan
PST — Pacific Standard Time
Los Angeles, United States — UTC offset UTC-8:00
- Abbreviation
- PST
- UTC Offset
- UTC-8:00
- City
- Los Angeles
- Country
- United States