Phoenix to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix. When it is noon in Phoenix, it is 04:00 in Tokyo.
Phoenix (UTC-7) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 23:00 in Phoenix, it's 15:00 in Tokyo
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Phoenix & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,309 km
Est. Flight Time
~12h
Time Difference
+16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Phoenix
22:00
Tokyo
09:00
Phoenix
01:00
Tokyo (+1)
12:00
Phoenix
04:00
Tokyo (+1)
15:00
Phoenix
07:00
Tokyo (+1)
18:00
Phoenix
10:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Phoenix
13:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Phoenix
16:00
Tokyo
03:00
Phoenix
19:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Phoenix behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix. When it is 12:00 noon in Phoenix, it is 04:00 in Tokyo. Phoenix operates on America/Phoenix (UTC-7), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Phoenix?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Phoenix and Tokyo. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Phoenix time (09:00–10:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Tokyo
The distance between Phoenix and Tokyo is approximately 9,309 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.