No overlap — one side will join outside working hours
TOKYO (Tokyo)
CDT (Chicago)
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10:00-1dWorking
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11:00-1dWorking
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17:00-1d
08:00
18:00-1d
09:00Working
19:00-1doff
10:00Working
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11:00Working
21:00-1doff
12:00Working
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13:00Working
23:00-1doff
14:00Working
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15:00Working
01:00off
16:00Working
02:00off
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09:00Working
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between tokyo and cdt?
TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is UTC+9 and Central Daylight Time (cdt) is UTC-5. The difference between them is 14 hours.
Where is tokyo used?
TOKYO (Tokyo) (tokyo) is used in Japan and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
Where is cdt used?
Central Daylight Time (cdt) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
How do I convert tokyo to cdt?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any tokyo time and the cdt equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of CDT (Chicago). At noon in Tokyo, your contact in CDT (Chicago) sees 22:00.
Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo and CDT (Chicago) observes America/Chicago — a 14 hours gap between them.
Daily overlap window
When Tokyo is in standard working hours, CDT (Chicago) is not — and vice versa. There is no mutual business window between these two locations.
Meeting time recommendations
No business hours overlap exists between Tokyo and CDT (Chicago). Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both locations.
06:00 Tokyo / 16:00 Chicago⚡ One side off-hours
⚠️ 3h before working hours in Tokyo
09:00 Tokyo / 19:00 Chicago⚡ One side off-hours
⚠️ 3h after working hours in Chicago
05:00 Tokyo / 15:00 Chicago⚡ One side off-hours
⚠️ 4h before working hours in Tokyo
Assumes a standard 9 AM–5 PM workday in each location's local timezone.
Public holidays for both locations
⚡ Holiday alerts for both locations, double-check schedules before confirming.
Tokyo7 holidays
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
CDT (Chicago)7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Scheduling between Tokyo and CDT (Chicago)
Coordinating between Tokyo (Japan) and CDT (Chicago) (USA) means working around a 14-hour time difference. Since standard business hours don't naturally overlap, meetings usually require one side to shift slightly outside their normal working day.
💡 Scheduling tips for these locations
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06:00–07:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in CDT (Chicago) (3h before working hours in Tokyo).
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09:00–10:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 19:00–20:00 in CDT (Chicago) (3h after working hours in Chicago).
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05:00–06:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in CDT (Chicago) (4h before working hours in Tokyo).
With no shared business hours, these slots distribute the scheduling burden as evenly as possible between both locations.
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 Tokyo time instantly. You can also type natural language like "3pm", "15:00", or a location name to get an immediate answer.
