Tokyo and Los Angeles Time Difference

Best time for family calls

Scheduling a family call between Tokyo and Los Angeles takes a little planning. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, which means there's no window that feels comfortable for everyone at the same time. The most manageable option is early evening in Tokyo — around 7 pm — which puts Los Angeles at 3 am. Someone will need to stretch a little, but at least no one's setting a middle-of-the-night alarm. Weekends tend to give the most flexibility if you can agree on a time in advance.