West Des Moines to Tokyo time converter

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of West Des Moines. When it is 9:00 AM in West Des Moines, it is 11:00 PM in Tokyo.

West Des Moines CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tokyo JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

West Des Moines to Tokyo conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because West Des Moines and Tokyo 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

West Des Moines and Tokyo 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 West Des Moines and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of West Des Moines.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in West Des Moines, it is 11:00 PM in Tokyo.

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

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

Does the time difference between West Des Moines and Tokyo change?

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