New York and Tokyo Time Zone Planner
Clock in New York is 13 hours behind
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind New York?
The time difference between New York and Tokyo is 13 hours. New York observes America/New_York while Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo.
Can I find a standard business hour that suits both New York and Tokyo?
New York and Tokyo don't share standard business hours. Async tools or flexible scheduling are the practical approach.
Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?
Neither New York nor Tokyo has a DST transition this week. The 13 hours gap remains consistent.
What's midday in New York in Tokyo time?
At midday in New York, clocks in Tokyo show 1:00 AM.
How do I convert New York time to Tokyo time?
Simply drag the slider to your New York time — Tokyo and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
What local holidays should I watch out for in New York?
Watch out for Independence Day in New York on July 3 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
How do New York and Tokyo relate to UTC?
New York is in the America/New_York timezone. Tokyo is in Asia/Tokyo. The difference is 13 hours.
5 PM in New York is what time in Tokyo?
An email sent at 5 PM in New York lands at 6:00 AM in Tokyo. Your Tokyo contact won't see it until their workday begins.
Quick time conversions: New York → Tokyo
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
When it's 5:00 PM in New York, the time in Tokyo is 6:00 AM.(+1 day)
New York 6:00 AM — what's that in Tokyo?—7:00 PM
11:00 AMin New York→12:00 AMin Tokyo(+1 day)
When New York clocks show 6:00 PM, Tokyo reads 7:00 AM.(+1 day)
3:00 PMin New York→4:00 AMin Tokyo(+1 day)
New York ↔ Tokyo
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
New York
Tokyo
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.