Des Moines to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 11:00 PM in Tokyo.

Des Moines CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Tokyo JST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Tokyo
Japan
Sun, Oct 18
JSTUTC+9+14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Des Moines to Tokyo conversion table

Every hour of today in Des Moines and the matching time in Tokyo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Des MoinesTokyo
12:00 AM2:00 PM
1:00 AM3:00 PM
2:00 AM4:00 PM
3:00 AM5:00 PM
4:00 AM6:00 PM
5:00 AM7:00 PM
6:00 AM8:00 PM
7:00 AM9:00 PM
8:00 AM10:00 PM
9:00 AM11:00 PM
10:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Des Moines and Tokyo switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +14h

Distance

Des Moines and Tokyo are 9,852 km (6,122 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Des Moines.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Des Moines?

When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 11:00 PM in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Des Moines?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Des Moines and Tokyo change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.