Time Difference Between Charlotte and Tokyo
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead Charlotte.
United States
Charlotte
America/New_York · UTC-4
Japan
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Charlotte and Tokyo.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Charlotte and Tokyo. Consider early-morning calls in Charlotte or late-evening calls in Tokyo.
Charlotte to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo for an hour in Charlotte. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is 13 hours ahead Charlotte, United States (UTC-4).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Charlotte and Tokyo?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Charlotte and Tokyo?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Charlotte, what time is it in Tokyo?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Charlotte is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.