New York to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York. When it is noon in New York, it is 01:00 in Tokyo.
New York (UTC-4) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
New York (EST/EDT, UTC−5/−4) and Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) are 13–14 hours apart, with Tokyo always ahead. Japan observes no DST, while New York does — the gap is 14 hours in winter (EST) and 13 hours during US Eastern Daylight Time (March–November). New York and Tokyo are two of the world's largest financial centres; the NYSE–TSE corridor is central to global equity markets.
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When it's 18:00 in New York, it's 07:00 in Tokyo
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,850 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.8h
Time Difference
+13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
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No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
New York
19:00
Tokyo
09:00
New York
22:00
Tokyo
12:00
New York
01:00
Tokyo (+1)
15:00
New York
04:00
Tokyo (+1)
18:00
New York
07:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
New York
10:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
New York
13:00
Tokyo
03:00
New York
16:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is New York behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 01:00 in Tokyo. New York operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from New York?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between New York and Tokyo due to the 13 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the New York 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 New York and Tokyo
The distance between New York and Tokyo is approximately 10,850 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.