JST to PST Time Converter

Convert Japan Standard Time (JST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 16 hours behind.

Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
05:55:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
13:55:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: JST (Tokyo)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

JST (Japan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

Heads up: PST observes DST while JST does not. The 16-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can JST and PST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Tokyo (JST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–10:00 JST (16:00–18:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour JST to PST conversion table

JST time (Tokyo)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Mon08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon09:00 SunPST working
02:00 Mon10:00 SunPST working
03:00 Mon11:00 SunPST working
04:00 Mon12:00 SunPST working
05:00 Mon13:00 SunPST working
06:00 Mon14:00 SunPST working
07:00 Mon15:00 SunPST working
08:00 Mon16:00 SunPST working
09:00 Mon17:00 SunJST working
10:00 Mon18:00 SunJST working
11:00 Mon19:00 SunJST working
12:00 Mon20:00 SunJST working
13:00 Mon21:00 SunJST working
14:00 Mon22:00 SunJST working
15:00 Mon23:00 SunJST working
16:00 Mon00:00 MonJST working
17:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Japan Standard Time (JST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Tokyo
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
TokyoOsakaKyotoYokohama
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Tokyo and Los Angeles

Tokyo
Sunrise
04:41
Sunset
18:36
Solar noon
11:39
Daylight
13h 55m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
19:44
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 48m

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Looking for local time? See time in Tokyo or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between JST and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 16 hours behind JST (Japan Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does JST or PST observe daylight saving time?+
JST: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between JST and PST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 JST (16:00–18:00 PST).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Tokyo (JST), it is 20:00 Sun in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for JST and PST?+
JST maps to "Asia/Tokyo" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Tokyo (JST) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 16 hours behind JST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for JST and PST?+
JST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both JST and PST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between JST and PST is 08:00–10:00 JST.