Time Difference Between Kyoto and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kyoto.
Japan
Kyoto
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9
United States
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Kyoto and Los Angeles.
Kyoto
9:00 AM
Los Angeles
5:00 PM
Kyoto to Los Angeles — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Los Angeles for an hour in Kyoto. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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| -1 day | Best for meetings | |
| -1 day | Workday in Kyoto | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kyoto and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) is 16 hours behind Kyoto, Japan (UTC+9).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kyoto and Los Angeles?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Kyoto and Los Angeles?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Kyoto, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Kyoto is mapped to its equivalent local time in Los Angeles, including day shift markers when the date differs.