Japan to United States time converter

United States is 13 hours behind Japan. When it is 9:00 AM in Japan, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in United States.

Japan JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

United States EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9
United States
Washington, D.C.
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Japan to United States conversion table

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

JapanUnited States
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 United States): 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 United States 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 Japan and United States?

United States is 13 hours behind Japan.

What time is it in United States when it is 9 AM in Japan?

When it is 9:00 AM in Japan, it is 8:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in United States.

When is the best time to call United States 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 United States): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Japan and United States change?

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