Tokyo to New York Time Converter

New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo until 1 November 2026. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM the previous day in New York.

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

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

Key facts

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

Tokyo to New York time conversion table

Times for 16 October 2026 to 31 October 2026: each Tokyo hour with the matching New York time. Highlighted rows are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities.
TokyoNew York
12:00 AM11:00 AM −1 day
1:00 AM12:00 PM −1 day
2:00 AM1:00 PM −1 day
3:00 AM2:00 PM −1 day
4:00 AM3:00 PM −1 day
5:00 AM4:00 PM −1 day
6:00 AM5:00 PM −1 day
7:00 AM6:00 PM −1 day
8:00 AM7:00 PM −1 day
9:00 AM8:00 PM −1 day
10:00 AM9:00 PM −1 day
11:00 AM10:00 PM −1 day
12:00 PM11:00 PM −1 day
1:00 PM12:00 AM
2:00 PM1:00 AM
3:00 PM2:00 AM
4:00 PM3:00 AM
5:00 PM4:00 AM
6:00 PM5:00 AM
7:00 PM6:00 AM
8:00 PM7:00 AM
9:00 PM8:00 AM
10:00 PM9:00 AM
11:00 PM10:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Tokyo and New York share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Tokyo, which is 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM the previous day in New York, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 16 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

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

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

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

  • 16 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo.
  • 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: New York is 14 hours behind Tokyo.
  • 14 March 2027 until 16 October 2027: New York is 13 hours behind 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.

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.

These times apply from 16 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

Tokyo and New York time zones

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

Both are named IANA time zones, so Tokyo and New York 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 Tokyo and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo until 1 November 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 13–14 hours because of daylight saving time.
How many hours is New York behind Tokyo?
New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo until 1 November 2026. Put the other way, Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York, so subtract that gap from Tokyo time to get New York time.
What is 8 PM New York time in Tokyo?
8:00 PM in New York is 9:00 AM the next day in Tokyo. This applies from 16 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 New York when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 8:00 PM the previous day in New York. This applies from 16 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 New York from Tokyo?
Tokyo and New York share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Tokyo, which is 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM the previous day in New York, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 16 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.
Does the Tokyo–New York 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 Tokyo and New York?
Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets Tokyo and New York 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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