Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between tokyo and ast?
TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is UTC+9 and Arabia Standard Time (ast) is UTC+3. The difference between them is 6 hours.
Where is tokyo used?
TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is used in Japan and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
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.
How do I convert tokyo to ast?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any tokyo time and the ast equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of AST (Riyadh). Midday in Tokyo lines up with 06:00 in AST (Riyadh).
Tokyo runs on Asia/Tokyo; AST (Riyadh) runs on Asia/Riyadh. Together they are 6 hours apart.
Business hours comparison
There is a 2-hour window each day where both Tokyo and AST (Riyadh) are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00).
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Tokyo
AST (Riyadh)
Overlap (2h)
Best times to schedule a meeting
There is a 2-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours.
15:00 Tokyo / 09:00 Riyadh✓ Both working
16:00 Tokyo / 10:00 Riyadh✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Upcoming public holidays
Tokyo7 holidays
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
AST (Riyadh)
No upcoming public holidays this year.
How to work with Tokyo and AST (Riyadh) time zones
The 6-hour gap between Tokyo (Japan) and AST (Riyadh) (Saudi Arabia) requires some planning — but a 2-hour daily overlap means both teams can connect in real time without unusual scheduling.
💡 How to schedule across these time zones
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If you are in Tokyo, aim for 15:00–16:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in AST (Riyadh) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in Tokyo, aim for 16:00–17:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in AST (Riyadh) — both teams are within working hours.
Avoid scheduling mistakes — 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.
Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am Tokyo".