New York to Tokyo Time Converter

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York until 1 November 2026. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 10:00 PM the same day in Tokyo.

From 1 November 2026 the difference becomes 14 hours, when New York ends daylight saving time.

Tokyo is 13–14 hours ahead of New York, depending on daylight saving. Convert New York to Tokyo time with a table, DST dates and call times.

Key facts

  • New York is on EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and does not observe daylight saving time.
  • Time difference: 13 hours (Tokyo is ahead of New York) until 1 November 2026.
  • Range over the next 12 months: 13–14 hours.

New York to Tokyo time conversion table

Times for 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026: each New York hour with the matching Tokyo time. Highlighted rows are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities.
New YorkTokyo
12:00 AM1:00 PM
1:00 AM2:00 PM
2:00 AM3:00 PM
3:00 AM4:00 PM
4:00 AM5:00 PM
5:00 AM6:00 PM
6:00 AM7:00 PM
7:00 AM8:00 PM
8:00 AM9:00 PM
9:00 AM10:00 PM
10:00 AM11:00 PM
11:00 AM12:00 AM +1 day
12:00 PM1:00 AM +1 day
1:00 PM2:00 AM +1 day
2:00 PM3:00 AM +1 day
3:00 PM4:00 AM +1 day
4:00 PM5:00 AM +1 day
5:00 PM6:00 AM +1 day
6:00 PM7:00 AM +1 day
7:00 PM8:00 AM +1 day
8:00 PM9:00 AM +1 day
9:00 PM10:00 AM +1 day
10:00 PM11:00 AM +1 day
11:00 PM12:00 PM +1 day

Best time to call or meet

New York and Tokyo share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in New York, which is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM the next day in Tokyo, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Tokyo does not change its clocks in the next 12 months.

Over the next 12 months the difference is 13–14 hours:

  • 15 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York.
  • 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York.
  • 14 March 2027 until 15 October 2027: Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York.

Common New York to Tokyo times

  • 6:00 AM in New York is 7:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • 8:00 AM in New York is 9:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • 9:00 AM in New York is 10:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • 12:00 PM in New York is 1:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
  • 3:00 PM in New York is 4:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
  • 5:00 PM in New York is 6:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
  • 6:00 PM in New York is 7:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
  • 8:00 PM in New York is 9:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
  • 10:00 PM in New York is 11:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.

Common Tokyo to New York times

  • 6:00 AM in Tokyo is 5:00 PM the previous day in New York.
  • 8:00 AM in Tokyo is 7:00 PM the previous day in New York.
  • 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 8:00 PM the previous day in New York.
  • 12:00 PM in Tokyo is 11:00 PM the previous day in New York.
  • 3:00 PM in Tokyo is 2:00 AM in New York.
  • 5:00 PM in Tokyo is 4:00 AM in New York.
  • 6:00 PM in Tokyo is 5:00 AM in New York.
  • 8:00 PM in Tokyo is 7:00 AM in New York.
  • 10:00 PM in Tokyo is 9:00 AM in New York.

These times apply from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

New York and Tokyo time zones

New York, United States of America, uses the America/New_York time zone, EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026. Tokyo, Japan, uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, JST (UTC+9).

Both are named IANA time zones, so New York and Tokyo follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York until 1 November 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 13–14 hours because of daylight saving time.
Is Tokyo ahead of New York?
Yes. Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York until 1 November 2026, so it is already later in Tokyo. Put the other way, New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo.
What is 8 PM Tokyo time in New York?
8:00 PM in Tokyo is 7:00 AM in New York. This applies from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in New York?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 10:00 PM the same day in Tokyo. This applies from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from New York?
New York and Tokyo share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in New York, which is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM the next day in Tokyo, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 15 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.
Does the New York–Tokyo time difference change with daylight saving time?
Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 13–14 hours because of daylight saving time. From 1 November 2026 the difference becomes 14 hours, when New York ends daylight saving time. From 14 March 2027 the difference becomes 13 hours, when New York starts daylight saving time.
Can I convert a future date between New York and Tokyo?
Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets New York and Tokyo will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 15 October 2026.

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