Tokyo to New York Time Converter
New York, US is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and New York is on EDT (UTC-4). The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Tokyo, which is 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM in New York. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: Tokyo to New York
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
The difference between Tokyo and New York is not fixed. It is 14 hours in January and 13 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is New York compared to Tokyo?
New York is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo. The difference between Tokyo and New York is not fixed. It is 14 hours in January and 13 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
What time is 9:00 AM in Tokyo in New York?
9:00 AM in Tokyo is 8:00 PM in New York on the previous day.
What is the best time for a call between Tokyo and New York?
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Tokyo, which is 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM in New York. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.