Time Difference Between San Mateo and Tokyo
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead San Mateo.
Philippines
San Mateo
Asia/Manila · UTC+8
Japan
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both San Mateo and Tokyo.
San Mateo
9:00 AM
Tokyo
10:00 AM
San Mateo
10:00 AM
Tokyo
11:00 AM
San Mateo
11:00 AM
Tokyo
12:00 PM
San Mateo
12:00 PM
Tokyo
1:00 PM
San Mateo
1:00 PM
Tokyo
2:00 PM
San Mateo
2:00 PM
Tokyo
3:00 PM
San Mateo
3:00 PM
Tokyo
4:00 PM
San Mateo
4:00 PM
Tokyo
5:00 PM
San Mateo to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo for an hour in San Mateo. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San Mateo and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is 1 hour ahead San Mateo, Philippines (UTC+8).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between San Mateo and Tokyo?
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 San Mateo and Tokyo?
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 San Mateo, what time is it in Tokyo?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in San Mateo is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.