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Time Difference: Las Vegas to Tokyo

🇺🇸Las VegasUTC-8
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
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Las Vegas, US
Mon, Jul 13
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
16 hours
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Las Vegas
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Las Vegas vs Tokyo timezone guide

Las Vegas (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Las Vegas (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Las Vegas and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Las Vegas and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Las VegasTokyoStatus
6am10pmLas Vegas early, Tokyo late evening
7am11pmLas Vegas early, Tokyo late evening
8am12amLas Vegas early, Tokyo asleep
9am1amLas Vegas working hours, Tokyo asleep
10am2amLas Vegas working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am3amLas Vegas working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm4amLas Vegas working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm5amLas Vegas working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmLas Vegas late evening, Tokyo working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Las Vegas and Tokyo

Las Vegas observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Las Vegas's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Las Vegas is 17 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Las Vegas is 16 hours behind Tokyo
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Las Vegas is 17 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Las Vegas and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
8,905 km
Direct flight time
~11h 29m

Las Vegas and Tokyo are 8,905 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Las Vegas and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 16 hours. Las Vegas is currently 16 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Las Vegas ahead of Tokyo?
No. Las Vegas is currently 16 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Las Vegas?
When it's 9 AM in Las Vegas, it's 1am in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Las Vegas and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Las Vegas and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Las Vegas and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Las Vegas observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Las Vegas and Tokyo?
Las Vegas and Tokyo are 8,905 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 29 minutes.