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Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles

Best overlap: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles is 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Tokyo.

Your window to reach both cities is 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, which converts to 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Tokyo. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, leaving a tight 2-hour window. Book 4:00 PM in Los Angeles (8:00 AM in Tokyo) early and you'll dodge the daily scramble. Note the day shift — Tokyo is on the next day relative to Los Angeles while this overlap is open. The difference isn't constant year-round: Los Angeles adjusts for daylight saving while Tokyo holds steady.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Tokyo, which corresponds to 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
How many hours overlap between Tokyo and Los Angeles during a typical workday?
There are about 2 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, but Tokyo does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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