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Los Angeles and Tokyo time
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles for most of the year. Because Los Angeles changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, the gap is 16 hours or 17 hours depending on the date.
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The gap through 2026 and 2027
| From | To | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | Sat 7 Mar 2026 | Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Sun 8 Mar 2026 | Sat 31 Oct 2026 | Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Sun 1 Nov 2026 | Sat 13 Mar 2027 | Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Sun 14 Mar 2027 | Sat 6 Nov 2027 | Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
| Sun 7 Nov 2027 | and after | Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles |
Working hours overlap
When 9 am – 5 pm in both cities meet, in each city's own time.
| January | July | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles time | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (1 hour) | No overlap |
| Tokyo time | 9:00 am – 10:00 am (1 hour) | No overlap |
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