Tokyo to West Des Moines time converter

West Des Moines is 14 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in West Des Moines.

Tokyo JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

West Des Moines CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Tue, Oct 20
JSTUTC+9
West Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to West Des Moines conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in West Des Moines): 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 West Des Moines switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -14h

Distance

Tokyo and West Des Moines are 9,849 km (6,120 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and West Des Moines?

West Des Moines is 14 hours behind Tokyo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in West Des Moines.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in West Des Moines): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Tokyo and West 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.