EST/EDT to Japan time converter

Japan is 13 hours ahead of EST/EDT. When it is 9:00 AM in EST/EDT, it is 10:00 PM in Japan.

EST/EDT EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Japan JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

EST/EDT
Eastern Standard Time
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

EST/EDT to Japan conversion table

Every hour of today in EST/EDT and the matching time in Japan. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in EST/EDT (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Japan): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because EST/EDT and Japan switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +13h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between EST/EDT and Japan?

Japan is 13 hours ahead of EST/EDT.

What time is it in Japan when it is 9 AM in EST/EDT?

When it is 9:00 AM in EST/EDT, it is 10:00 PM in Japan.

When is the best time to call Japan from EST/EDT?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in EST/EDT (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Japan): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between EST/EDT and Japan change?

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