Minneapolis to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis. When it is noon in Minneapolis, it is 02:00 in Tokyo.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 05:00 in Minneapolis, it's 19:00 in Tokyo
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Minneapolis & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,586 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.3h
Time Difference
+14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Minneapolis
20:00
Tokyo
09:00
Minneapolis
23:00
Tokyo
12:00
Minneapolis
02:00
Tokyo (+1)
15:00
Minneapolis
05:00
Tokyo (+1)
18:00
Minneapolis
08:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Minneapolis
11:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Minneapolis
14:00
Tokyo
03:00
Minneapolis
17:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Minneapolis behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis. When it is 12:00 noon in Minneapolis, it is 02:00 in Tokyo. Minneapolis operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Minneapolis?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Minneapolis and Tokyo due to the 14 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Minneapolis to Tokyo time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Minneapolis and Tokyo
The distance between Minneapolis and Tokyo is approximately 9,586 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.