Tokyo to Des Moines time converter

Des Moines is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Des Moines.

Tokyo JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Des Moines PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Tue, Oct 20
JSTUTC+9
Des Moines
Washington, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Des Moines conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -16h

Distance

Tokyo and Des Moines are 7,708 km (4,790 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in Des Moines when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Des Moines.

When is the best time to call Des Moines from Tokyo?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines).

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Des Moines change?

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