Common Hour

Tokyo to New York−13h

🇯🇵   Japan · Asia/Tokyo
19:01
Tokyo · UTC+09
−13h
🇺🇸   United States · America/New_York
06:01
New York · UTC-04

The live delta between Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) and New York (America/New_York) is −13h. Teams spanning the 10852 km between them usually lock in the no natural overlap window as the sweet spot, since that's when both offices are staffed.

Distance: 10,852 kmWork window overlap: no natural overlap
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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?

Right now New York is −13h compared to Tokyo, although the gap can shift by one hour during daylight saving transitions.

Which city is ahead, Tokyo or New York?

Tokyo is ahead of New York. When New York starts the workday, Tokyo is already several hours into it.

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and New York?

The overlap of business hours is no natural overlap. Mornings in Tokyo usually map to late afternoon or evening in New York, depending on the season.

Do Japan and United States observe daylight saving time?

DST behavior differs between Japan and United States, so the gap is not constant year-round. Always re-check the offset close to the meeting date.

How can I convert a specific hour from Tokyo to New York?

Use the 24-hour mapping table on this page. Each row shows the equivalent hour in both cities for the current offset.

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