US and Japan Time Difference
What is the time difference?
Check the exact live time difference between the USA (New York) and Japan (Tokyo).
Preset Time Differences Between Countries
Planning Calls Between the USA and Japan
When planning a call, it is important to consider the large time difference between the USA and Japan. The exact time difference updates automatically based on Daylight Saving Time in the USA.
If you are in the USA (New York), the most convenient time for a conference call or meeting is usually in the early morning, which aligns with late afternoon and evening working hours in Japan (Tokyo).
USA Time (New York): 07:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Japan Time (Tokyo): 08:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Quick Facts
Time Zones: New York follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), while Japan follows Japan Standard Time (JST, GMT+9).
Daylight Saving Time: The USA observes Daylight Saving Time, but Japan does not. Because of this, the time difference is 14 hours during US winter and 13 hours during US summer.
Scheduling within this window ensures smooth communication without late nights in Japan or very early mornings in the USA. Easily create an event timer or a countdown timer for meetings between the USA and Japan.