Japan to United States Time Zones

Planning meetings, calls, or travel between Japan and United States? Our comprehensive time zone guide covers all major cities across both countries, helping you coordinate schedules and avoid timing conflicts.

2 cities in Japan18 cities in United States

Current Times in Major Cities

Japan

Tokyo
Sun, Jun 29, 2025
2:44 AM
UTC+9
Osaka
Sun, Jun 29, 2025
2:44 AM
UTC+9

United States

New York
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
1:44 PM
UTC-4
Los Angeles
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
10:44 AM
UTC-7
San Francisco
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
10:44 AM
UTC-7
Chicago
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
12:44 PM
UTC-5

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Business Insights

Business relationships between Japan and United States require careful timezone coordination. Consider cultural preferences for meeting times, with many companies adopting flexible schedules to accommodate international partnerships.

Popular Routes

Popular timezone conversions include Tokyo, Osaka to New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco. These routes represent major business and travel corridors with frequent time zone queries.

Timezone Overview

Japan spans 1 timezone, while United States covers 5 timezones. This complexity makes it essential to specify exact cities when planning international communications.

Planning International Meetings

When scheduling meetings between Japan and United States, consider:

  • Multiple time zones within each country may affect scheduling
  • Daylight Saving Time changes occur at different dates
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times vary by region
  • Business hours and holiday schedules differ between countries
  • Peak productivity hours may not align across time zones