JST to Los Angeles Time Converter
PST is 17 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 17 hours behind JST at the moment. To convert JST to Los Angeles Time, subtract 17 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. Los Angeles Time (Los Angeles time) is used in Los Angeles, USA.
JST to Los Angeles Time time conversion table
JST to Los Angeles Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | Los Angeles Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| JST | Los Angeles Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| JST | Los Angeles Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Conversion table from JST to Los Angeles Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Los Angeles Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to Los Angeles Time
Subtract 17 hours from the JST time to get Los Angeles Time.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 8:00 AM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and Los Angeles Time
The time difference between JST and Los Angeles Time 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:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: Los Angeles Time is 17 hours behind of JST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Los Angeles Time is 16 hours behind of JST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Los Angeles Time is 17 hours behind of JST.
JST and Los Angeles Time during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between JST and Los Angeles Time
JST and Los Angeles Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 2:00 PM PST.
JST to Los Angeles Time FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and Los Angeles Time?
Right now PST is 17 hours behind JST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM JST in Los Angeles Time?
9:00 AM JST is 4:00 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in Los Angeles Time?
12:00 PM JST is 7:00 PM PST (previous day).
Is Los Angeles Time ahead of or behind JST?
PST is 17 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in Los Angeles Time than in JST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving 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.
What is the best time for a meeting between JST and Los Angeles Time?
JST and Los Angeles Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM JST, which is 2:00 PM PST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.