JST to PST converter
PST is 16 hours behind JST right now. Japan Standard Time is the clock in Tokyo; Pacific Time is the clock in Los Angeles.
Why the gap changes
Japan has no daylight saving, so the gap with Los Angeles changes only when California switches in March and November. Tokyo is far enough ahead that a Los Angeles afternoon is the next morning in Tokyo.
Over the next 12 months the difference is 16 hours or 17 hours, depending on the date. The table and the converter always use the date you pick. See EST vs EDT for why the abbreviations change.
JST to PST conversion table
For Sunday, November 1, 2026, hour by hour.
| Tokyo (JST) | Los Angeles (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Best overlap for meetings
A 9-to-5 day in Tokyo and in Los Angeles doesn’t overlap at all today, so one side has to start early or stay late. Try other hours or add more cities in the meeting planner.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 9 AM JST in PST?
Today, 9:00 AM in Tokyo (GMT+9) is 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PDT). The table on this page lists every hour.
How many hours apart are JST and PST?
PST is 16 hours behind JST right now. Over a year the gap takes 2 values (16 hours, 17 hours) because the two zones change clocks for daylight saving on different dates, or only one of them does.
When do JST and PST working hours overlap?
With a 9-to-5 day in both places there is no shared hour today; one side has to start early or stay late. The meeting planner can test other hours.