Sterling to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Sterling. When it is 9:00 AM in Sterling, it is 10:00 PM in Tokyo.

Sterling EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Tokyo JST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sterling
Virginia, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Tokyo
Japan
Sun, Oct 18
JSTUTC+9+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sterling to Tokyo conversion table

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

SterlingTokyo
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 Sterling (9:00 AM – 11:00 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 Sterling and Tokyo 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

Distance

Sterling and Tokyo are 10,877 km (6,759 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sterling and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Sterling.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Sterling?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sterling, it is 10:00 PM in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Sterling?

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

Does the time difference between Sterling 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.