Tokyo to Bethesda time converter

Bethesda is 13 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Bethesda.

Tokyo JST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Bethesda EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Wed, Oct 21
JSTUTC+9
Bethesda
Maryland, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Bethesda conversion table

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

TokyoBethesda
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 Tokyo (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Bethesda): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -13h

Distance

Tokyo and Bethesda are 10,894 km (6,769 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Bethesda?

Bethesda is 13 hours behind Tokyo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Bethesda.

When is the best time to call Bethesda from Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Bethesda change?

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