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 11:00 AM in Seoul is 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Portland.
Both offices are open during 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Seoul time, which is 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Portland. Because Portland is 17 hours behind Seoul, the 3-hour overlap is your golden hours — 8:00 AM in Seoul maps to 3:00 PM in Portland for a dependable slot. Watch the date, too: while it's still the workday in Seoul, Portland is already on the previous day. Just remember Portland changes its clocks for daylight saving and Seoul 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. -