Time difference between Tokyo and New York
New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo
Right now
Tokyo
01:38
JST ·
UTC+9
New York
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Best time for a call between Tokyo and New York
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 08:00 Tokyo 19:00 New York
- 07:00 Tokyo 18:00 New York
Hour by hour: Tokyo to New York
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Tokyo (reference) | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 08:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 09:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 10:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 00:00 | |
| 14:00 | 01:00 | |
| 15:00 | 02:00 | |
| 16:00 | 03:00 | |
| 17:00 | 04:00 | |
| 18:00 | 05:00 | |
| 19:00 | 06:00 | |
| 20:00 | 07:00 | |
| 21:00 | 08:00 | |
| 22:00 | 09:00 | |
| 23:00 | 10:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
New York changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and New York?
The most convenient slot is 08:00 Tokyo / 19:00 New York. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Tokyo and New York change during the year?
New York changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.