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