United States to Japan time converter

Japan is 13 hours ahead of United States. When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 10:00 PM in Japan.

United States EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Japan JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

United States
Washington, D.C.
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United States to Japan conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because United States and Japan 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 United States and Japan?

Japan is 13 hours ahead of United States.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 10:00 PM in Japan.

When is the best time to call Japan from United States?

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

Does the time difference between United States and Japan change?

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