Tokyo to Washington time converter

Washington is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Washington.

Tokyo JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Washington PDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9
Washington
United States
Sun, Oct 18
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Washington conversion table

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

TokyoWashington
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 Washington).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -16h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Washington?

Washington is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Washington.

When is the best time to call Washington from Tokyo?

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

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Washington change?

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