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Time Difference: New York City to Tokyo

clocks in New York City are 13 hours behind

New York CityBASE
09:00
00
Tue, Apr 21
00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00
Tokyo
Japan Β· +13h
22:00
London
United Kingdom Β· +5h
14:00
New York
USA Β· UTCΒ±0
09:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· +8h
17:00
Sydney
Australia Β· +14h
23:00

Time difference: New York City and Tokyo

New York City is 13 hours behind Tokyo. When it's noon in New York City, it's 01:00 in Tokyo.

New York City is in the America/New_York timezone. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. The difference is 13 hours.

Working hours overlap

There is no business hours overlap between New York City and Tokyo during standard working hours (9:00–17:00). Meetings would require one party to work outside normal hours.

Best times to schedule a meeting

No business hours overlap exists between New York City and Tokyo. Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both cities.

16:00 New York City / 05:00 Tokyo⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 4h before working hours in Tokyo

20:00 New York City / 09:00 Tokyo⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 4h after working hours in New York City

15:00 New York City / 04:00 Tokyo⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 5h before working hours in Tokyo

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚑ Both cities have upcoming holidays β€” check availability before scheduling.

New York City10 holidays
May 8Truman Day
May 25Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Tokyo11 holidays
Apr 29Shōwa DaySOON
May 4Constitution Memorial DaySOON
May 4Greenery DaySOON
May 5Children's DaySOON
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
Nov 3Culture Day
Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day

Scheduling between New York City and Tokyo

Coordinating between New York City (USA) and Tokyo (Japan) means working around a 13-hour time difference, with Tokyo ahead. Since standard business hours don't naturally overlap, meetings usually require one side to shift slightly outside their normal working day.

πŸ’‘ Practical scheduling guidelines

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16:00–17:00 in New York City corresponds to 05:00–06:00 in Tokyo (4h before working hours in Tokyo).

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20:00–21:00 in New York City corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Tokyo (4h after working hours in New York City).

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15:00–16:00 in New York City corresponds to 04:00–05:00 in Tokyo (5h before working hours in Tokyo).

Since there is no natural overlap, the options above represent the most balanced compromise β€” minimizing out-of-hours inconvenience for both sides.

Avoid scheduling mistakes β€” especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

Install ClockinSync Free β†’

Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in New York City. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

New York City ↔ Tokyo

No overlap β€” one side will need to join outside working hours

New York City
Tokyo
00:00
13:00Working
01:00
14:00Working
02:00
15:00Working
03:00
16:00Working
04:00
17:00
05:00
18:00
06:00
19:00
07:00
20:00
08:00
21:00
09:00Working
22:00off
10:00Working
23:00off
11:00Working
00:00+1doff
12:00Working
01:00+1doff
13:00Working
02:00+1doff
14:00Working
03:00+1doff
15:00Working
04:00+1doff
16:00Working
05:00+1doff
17:00
06:00+1d
18:00
07:00+1d
19:00
08:00+1d
20:00
09:00+1dWorking
21:00
10:00+1dWorking
22:00
11:00+1dWorking
23:00
12:00+1dWorking

Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time separates New York City and Tokyo?
The time difference between New York City and Tokyo is 13 hours. New York City observes America/New_York while Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both New York City and Tokyo?
With a 13 hours difference, New York City and Tokyo do not share business hours. Async communication or flexible scheduling is recommended.
Will the time difference between New York City and Tokyo change due to DST?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either New York City or Tokyo. The 13 hours difference is stable for the near future.
When it is 12:00 noon in New York City, what time is it in Tokyo?
If the time is 12:00 PM in New York City, it is 01:00 in Tokyo at the same moment.
How can I quickly find the current time in Tokyo from New York City?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any New York City time and instantly see the equivalent in Tokyo. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between New York City and Tokyo?
Yes β€” New York City has an upcoming public holiday: Truman Day on May 8. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for New York City and Tokyo?
New York City follows the America/New_York timezone (IANA identifier). Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Together they are 13 hours apart.

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