PDT to Japan
+16hPDT
PDTSOURCEJapan
JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
Time Conversion Guide: PDT to Japan
PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. Japan runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts PDT 16 hours ahead of Japan — a difference of +16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PDT it is 1:00 AM in Japan on the next day. Midnight in PDT is 4:00 PM in Japan. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PDT to Japan time conversion table
| PDT (PDT) | Japan (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert PDT to Japan time
- Scheduling a call from PDT to Japan: a 10:00 AM start in PDT lands at 2:00 AM in Japan the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +16h gap: PDT and Japan have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Japan is 1:00 AM in PDT.
- Watching a live event or market open: PDT viewers need 1:00 AM in Japan to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:00 AM if the event is anchored to PDT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +16h gap is not.
- With a +16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week PDT takes the early slot, the next week Japan does.
About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
Best time to call between PDT and Japan
With a +16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Japan opens at 9:00 AM JST, which is 1:00 AM in PDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
PDT and Japan have no shared working hours because of the +16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
PDT is 16 hours ahead of Japan (PDT UTC-07:00 → JST UTC+09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Japan
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PDT and Japan?
PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 16 hours ahead of Japan (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +16h.
How do I convert PDT time to Japan time?
Add +16h to PDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PDT is 1:00 AM in Japan (next day).
What time is it in Japan right now?
Japan uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +16h offset from PDT.
What is the best time to call Japan from PDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PDT, which is 5:00 AM in Japan.
Which is ahead, PDT or Japan?
PDT is 16 hours ahead of Japan. When it is 12:00 PM in PDT it is 4:00 AM in Japan.
Do PDT and Japan use different time zones?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Japan (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the PDT–Japan difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +16h offset between PDT and Japan is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PDT's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
Which countries use PDT, PDT's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PDT and Japan?
Sometimes. The +16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in PDT already falls on the next day in Japan.
What is the time difference between PDT and Japan?
Japan is +16h from PDT.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Japan in?
Japan operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PDT switches to PST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PDT?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
Which cities are in the JST timezone?
Major cities in the JST timezone include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka.
What is the UTC offset for JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the JST timezone?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
When is it midnight in PDT, what time is it in Japan?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PDT (PDT), it is +16h later in Japan (JST).
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