Japan to Canada time converter

Canada is 13 hours behind Japan. When it is 9:00 AM in Japan, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Canada.

Japan JST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Canada EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Japan
Sun, Oct 18
JSTUTC+9
Canada
Ottawa
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Japan to Canada conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Japan and Canada switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -13h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Japan and Canada?

Canada is 13 hours behind Japan.

What time is it in Canada when it is 9 AM in Japan?

When it is 9:00 AM in Japan, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Canada.

When is the best time to call Canada from Japan?

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

Does the time difference between Japan and Canada change?

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