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Convert PST to JST
Pacific Standard Time to Japan Standard Time — Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+16 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
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About PST and JST Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 4:00 AM in Tokyo (JST). The time difference between PST and JST is 16 hours — Tokyo is ahead of Los Angeles.
With a 17-hour gap, scheduling overlap is very limited. Early morning in Los Angeles (6–8 AM) corresponds to evening or late night in Tokyo.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and JST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and JST?
Tokyo (JST) is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +16 hours.
Is JST ahead or behind PST?
JST is 16 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and JST is UTC+9.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 4:00 AM in Tokyo (JST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 9:00 AM in Tokyo (JST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.