Tokyo to New York Time Converter

Tokyo and New York have a 14-hour time difference (13 during DST), with Tokyo ahead. This major financial corridor requires precise timing.

🇯🇵Japan
13 hours behind
🇺🇸United States

Current Time in Tokyo

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13 hours behind
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Current Time in New York

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Tokyo
UTC Offset
UTC-13
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New York

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New York is 13 hours behind of Tokyo

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Common conversion times between Tokyo and New York

🇯🇵Tokyo Time
🇺🇸New York Time
12:00 AM8:00 PM
6:00 AM5:00 PM
9:00 AM8:00 PM
12:00 PM11:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 AM
6:00 PM5:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 PM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between Tokyo and New York is 13 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's -1:00 in New York. This 13-hour delay affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

Due to the significant time difference, standard business hours don't overlap between Tokyo and New York. Consider early morning or late evening calls to accommodate both parties.

Business Hours Overlap

Standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) don't overlap between these cities. Flexible scheduling or adjusted work hours may be necessary for real-time collaboration.

Cultural Considerations

Tokyo's morning (9-11 AM JST) aligns with New York's evening (7-9 PM EST) the previous day, ideal for end-of-day catchups.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between Tokyo and New York, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles