Tokyo to United States time converter

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

Tokyo JST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

United States EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Sun, Oct 18
JSTUTC+9
United States
Washington, D.C.
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to United States conversion table

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

TokyoUnited 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 Tokyo (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 Tokyo and United States 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 Tokyo and United States?

United States is 13 hours behind Tokyo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in United States.

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo 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.