New York to Kyoto Time Difference
Kyoto is 13 hours ahead of New York. When it is noon in New York, it is 01:00 in Kyoto.
New York (UTC-4) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 18:00 in New York, it's 07:00 in Kyoto
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,061 km
Est. Flight Time
~14h
Time Difference
+13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
New York
19:00
Kyoto
09:00
New York
22:00
Kyoto
12:00
New York
01:00
Kyoto (+1)
15:00
New York
04:00
Kyoto (+1)
18:00
New York
07:00
Kyoto (+1)
21:00
New York
10:00
Kyoto (+1)
00:00
New York
13:00
Kyoto
03:00
New York
16:00
Kyoto
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is New York behind Kyoto?
Kyoto is 13 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 01:00 in Kyoto. New York operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Kyoto uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Kyoto from New York?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between New York and Kyoto due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the New York to Kyoto 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 New York and Kyoto
The distance between New York and Kyoto is approximately 11,061 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Kyoto time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.