Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ast and tokyo?
Arabia Standard Time (ast) is UTC+3 and TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is UTC+9. The difference between them is 6 hours.
Where is ast used?
Arabia Standard Time (ast) is used in Saudi Arabia and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Riyadh. Note: ast is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
Where is tokyo used?
TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is used in Japan and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
How do I convert ast to tokyo?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any ast time and the tokyo equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
AST (Riyadh) is 6 hours behind Tokyo. Midday in AST (Riyadh) lines up with 18:00 in Tokyo.
AST (Riyadh) observes Asia/Riyadh and Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo — a 6 hours gap between them.
Shared working hours
There is a 2-hour window each day where both AST (Riyadh) and Tokyo are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00).
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AST (Riyadh)
Tokyo
Overlap (2h)
Optimal meeting slots
AST (Riyadh) and Tokyo share 2 hours of business hours overlap daily.
09:00 Riyadh / 15:00 Tokyo✓ Both working
10:00 Riyadh / 16:00 Tokyo✓ Both working
Assumes a standard 9 AM–5 PM workday in each location's local timezone.
Upcoming public holidays
AST (Riyadh)
No upcoming public holidays this year.
Tokyo7 holidays
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
How to work with AST (Riyadh) and Tokyo time zones
Coordinating between AST (Riyadh) (Saudi Arabia) and Tokyo (Japan) means working around a 6-hour time difference. The 2-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.
💡 How to schedule across these time zones
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Schedule at 09:00–10:00 (AST (Riyadh)) for a 15:00–16:00 slot in Tokyo — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 10:00–11:00 (AST (Riyadh)) for a 16:00–17:00 slot in Tokyo — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
Recurring meetings are particularly vulnerable to DST shifts. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension alerts you before the offset changes.
Drag the slider at the top to convert any AST (Riyadh) time instantly. You can also type natural language like "3pm", "15:00", or a location name to get an immediate answer.