New York City and Tokyo: Real-Time Clock
New York City lags by 13 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind New York City?
New York City and Tokyo are 13 hours apart. New York City (America/New_York) is behind Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo).
Can I find a standard business hour that suits both New York City and Tokyo?
No mutual business hours exist between New York City and Tokyo. The 13 hours difference pushes them into completely separate workdays.
Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?
You can plan confidently — no DST shifts are due for either location this week, so the 13 hours gap won't change.
If it's noon in New York City, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 noon in New York City, it is 1:00 AM in Tokyo.
What is the easiest way to convert between New York City and Tokyo time zones?
The live slider at the top converts any New York City time to Tokyo instantly. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30".
Are there any upcoming public holidays in New York City or Tokyo?
Watch out for Independence Day in New York City on July 3 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
Which UTC offsets do New York City and Tokyo follow?
America/New_York covers New York City; Asia/Tokyo covers Tokyo. This gives a 13 hours difference.
If I send an email at 5:00 PM New York City time, when does my contact in Tokyo receive it?
An email sent at 5 PM in New York City lands at 6:00 AM in Tokyo. Your Tokyo contact won't see it until their workday begins.
What is the UTC offset comparison for New York City and Tokyo?
New York City uses America/New_York and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. The 13 hours difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.
Quick time conversions: New York City → Tokyo
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
At 3:00 PM New York City time, you're looking at 4:00 AM in Tokyo.(+1 day)
What time is 11:00 AM New York City in Tokyo?—12:00 AM(+1 day)
2:00 PMin New York City→3:00 AMin Tokyo(+1 day)
Setting a 5:00 PM alarm in New York City? That's 6:00 AM for Tokyo.(+1 day)
8:00 AMin New York City→9:00 PMin Tokyo
New York City ↔ Tokyo
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.