Time difference

Time difference between San Francisco and Tokyo

Live difference, working-hours overlap, and the best meeting windows between San Francisco (United States) and Tokyo (Japan). Drag the slider to test any moment — DST is handled automatically.

You pickedin Los Angeles · Mon, May 4
Live · updates every 30s
Los AngelesPDT
United States · UTC-7
16:04Mon, May 4
Home · driving
036912151821
TokyoGMT+9
Japan · UTC+9
08:04Tue, May 5
Morning · +16h ahead
036912151821
How it works
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2. Drag the slider
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3. Share the view
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Quick answer

San FranciscoTokyo

The exact difference shifts with daylight saving in each city. The live converter above shows the current offset and lets you drag any moment to see the matching local time. Working-hours bands light up where the two cities overlap during a typical 9-to-5.

Cultural notes

Calling between San Francisco and Tokyo

Working-hour norms vary between United States and Japan, and the day-shape of a typical workday in San Francisco doesn't always line up with Tokyo's. Use the slider above to pick a slot that respects both sides — pay attention to lunch breaks, common end-of-day cutoffs, and any national holidays this month.

FAQ

San FranciscoTokyo questions

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Tokyo?

The exact offset depends on daylight saving time in each region. The live converter above shows the current difference and lets you drag any moment to see the matching local time.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. Zonelyy reads the IANA database from your browser, so DST in both San Francisco and Tokyo is applied automatically.

What are the best hours to schedule a San FranciscoTokyo call?

Drag the slider above to find a window where both cities are inside their 9-to-5 working hours (the green band on each card). If there's no overlap, try opening Meeting Planner for a multi-city overlap view.

How do I share a specific San FranciscoTokyo meeting time?

Drag the slider to the time you want, then click Share view. The link locks the exact moment for the other person.

Can I add a third city?

Yes — press ⌘K (Ctrl+K on Windows) or click Add city. Pick from 140+ supported cities.