Best Meeting Times Between US and Japan Teams (2026)
8 AM Tokyo is 4 PM in Los Angeles the day before. West Coast afternoon windows, the East Coast dead zone, and why the Philippines slot is an hour off. -
Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is when Los Angeles is also working, at 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM their time. Just 1 hour of shared hours means there's little margin — set 8:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur (5:00 PM in Los Angeles) and start promptly. Watch the date, too: while it's still the workday in Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles is already on the previous day. Just remember Los Angeles changes its clocks for daylight saving and Kuala Lumpur doesn't, so confirm the overlap whenever the seasons turn.
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8 AM Tokyo is 4 PM in Los Angeles the day before. West Coast afternoon windows, the East Coast dead zone, and why the Philippines slot is an hour off. -
The Philippines sits 12 to 16 hours ahead of the US and never changes its clocks. Exact overlap windows for every US coast, the tomorrow problem, and a rotation rule that works for product and BPO teams. -
The US to Australia gap runs 14 to 19 hours depending on the month, and someone is always in tomorrow. Exact overlap windows for every US coast, the double-DST trap, and a rotation rule that keeps it fair. -