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JST to Los Angeles Time — Convert Japan Standard Time to Los Angeles

Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind JST. The gap shifts across the year: around January it is 17 hours behind JST, and around July it is 16 hours behind JST, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind JST.

JST • GMT+9 (UTC+9)
2:22 AM
Thursday, Jul 9
Los Angeles • PDT (UTC-7)
10:22 AM
Wednesday, Jul 8

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Full JST to Los Angeles conversion table

JSTLos Angeles
12:00 AM8:00 AM(previous day)
1:00 AM9:00 AM(previous day)
2:00 AM10:00 AM(previous day)
3:00 AM11:00 AM(previous day)
4:00 AM12:00 PM(previous day)
5:00 AM1:00 PM(previous day)
6:00 AM2:00 PM(previous day)
7:00 AM3:00 PM(previous day)
8:00 AM4:00 PM(previous day)
9:00 AM5:00 PM(previous day)
10:00 AM6:00 PM(previous day)
11:00 AM7:00 PM(previous day)
12:00 PM8:00 PM(previous day)
1:00 PM9:00 PM(previous day)
2:00 PM10:00 PM(previous day)
3:00 PM11:00 PM(previous day)
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January the JST → Los Angeles offset is 17 hours behind JST. Around July it is 16 hours behind JST. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind JST right now?
Los Angeles is currently 16 hours behind JST.
What is the current JST to Los Angeles time difference?
Right now the gap is 16 hours behind — Los Angeles is 16 hours behind JST.
Does the JST → Los Angeles offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January the offset is 17 hours behind JST; around July it is 16 hours behind JST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No — Japan Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Los Angeles observes DST, so its UTC offset shifts by 1 hour(s) between winter and summer.
What time is 9 AM JST in Los Angeles?
9:00 AM JST is 5:00 PM (previous day) Los Angeles.
What time is 12 PM (noon) JST in Los Angeles?
12:00 PM JST is 8:00 PM (previous day) Los Angeles.
What time is 5 PM JST in Los Angeles?
5:00 PM JST is 1:00 AM Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a call between JST and Los Angeles?
JST and Los Angeles have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.
What time zone does JST refer to?
JST refers to Japan Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Tokyo).
What time zone does Los Angeles refer to?
Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone.

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