Time Difference Between New York and Tokyo
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead New York.
United States
New York
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 New York and Tokyo.
Standard working hours don't overlap between New York and Tokyo. Consider early-morning calls in New York or late-evening calls in Tokyo.
New York to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo for an hour in New York. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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| Workday in New York | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is 13 hours ahead New York, United States (UTC-4).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York 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 New York 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 New York, what time is it in Tokyo?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in New York is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.