Time in New York vs Tokyo

clocks in Tokyo are 13 hours ahead

TokyoBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00
New York
USA Β· -13h
-1 day20:00
London
United Kingdom Β· -8h
01:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· -5h
04:00
Sydney
Australia Β· +1h
10:00
Paris
France Β· -7h
02:00

Time difference: Tokyo and New York

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 23:00 in New York.

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

Working hours overlap

There is no business hours overlap between Tokyo and New York 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 Tokyo and New York. Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both cities.

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

⚠️ 4h before working hours in Tokyo

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

⚠️ 4h after working hours in New York

04:00 Tokyo / 15:00 New York⚑ 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.

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
New York10 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

Scheduling between Tokyo and New York

Coordinating between Tokyo (Japan) and New York (USA) 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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05:00–06:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in New York (4h before working hours in Tokyo).

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

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04:00–05:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in New York (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 Tokyo. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

Tokyo ↔ New York

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours apart are Tokyo and New York?
The time difference between Tokyo and New York is 13 hours. Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo while New York observes America/New_York.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both Tokyo and New York?
Unfortunately Tokyo and New York have no overlapping business hours under the standard 9–5 schedule. Teams typically rely on early morning or late evening slots.
Is the 13 hours time gap between Tokyo and New York stable?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either Tokyo or New York. The 13 hours difference is stable for the near future.
What is the New York equivalent of 12:00 PM Tokyo time?
Noon in Tokyo (12:00) corresponds to 23:00 in New York.
How can I quickly find the current time in New York from Tokyo?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any Tokyo time and instantly see the equivalent in New York. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
Does Tokyo have any holidays coming up that could affect scheduling?
Yes β€” Tokyo has an upcoming public holiday: Shōwa Day on April 29. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
Which UTC offsets do Tokyo and New York follow?
The Asia/Tokyo timezone covers Tokyo, while New York falls under America/New_York. This results in a 13 hours time difference.

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