Des Moines to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 1:00 AM (Tue, Oct 20) in Tokyo.

Des Moines PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tokyo JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Washington, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7
Japan
Tue, Oct 20
JSTUTC+9+16h
Finding your time zone…

10:12 PM in Des Moines, Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +16h

Distance

Des Moines and Tokyo are 7,708 km (4,790 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 16 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 1:00 AM (Tue, Oct 20) in Tokyo.

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

Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo).

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.