Los Angeles Time to JST Converter
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert Los Angeles Time to JST, add 17 hours to the Los Angeles Time time: 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).
Los Angeles Time (Los Angeles time) is used in Los Angeles, USA. JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan.
Los Angeles Time to JST time conversion table
Los Angeles Time to JST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Los Angeles Time | JST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 9:00 PM JST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 10:00 PM JST | night |
| 6:00 AM PST | 11:00 PM JST | night |
| 7:00 AM PST | 12:00 AM JST | next day |
| 8:00 AM PST | 1:00 AM JST | next day |
| 9:00 AM PST | 2:00 AM JST | next day |
| 10:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM JST | next day |
| 11:00 AM PST | 4:00 AM JST | next day |
| 12:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM JST | next day |
| 1:00 PM PST | 6:00 AM JST | next day |
| 2:00 PM PST | 7:00 AM JST | next day |
| 3:00 PM PST | 8:00 AM JST | next day |
| 4:00 PM PST | 9:00 AM JST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM PST | 10:00 AM JST | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 11:00 AM JST | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 12:00 PM JST | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 1:00 PM JST | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM JST | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM JST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 4:00 PM JST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Los Angeles Time to JST
Add 17 hours to the Los Angeles Time time to get JST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 2:00 AM JST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 3:00 PM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Los Angeles Time and JST
The time difference between Los Angeles Time and JST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: JST is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: JST is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: JST is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles Time.
Los Angeles Time and JST during daylight saving time
- Los Angeles Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Los Angeles Time and JST
Los Angeles Time and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM JST.
Los Angeles Time to JST FAQ
What is the time difference between Los Angeles Time and JST?
Right now JST is 17 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Los Angeles Time in JST?
9:00 AM PST is 2:00 AM JST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) Los Angeles Time in JST?
12:00 PM PST is 5:00 AM JST (next day).
Is JST ahead of or behind Los Angeles Time?
JST is 17 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in JST than in Los Angeles Time.
Does Los Angeles Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles Time and JST?
Los Angeles Time and JST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 2:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM JST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.