Recife to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Recife. When it is noon in Recife, it is 00:00 in Tokyo.
Recife (UTC-3) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 19:00 in Recife, it's 07:00 in Tokyo
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Recife & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
16,894 km
Est. Flight Time
~20.9h
Time Difference
+12h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Recife
18:00
Tokyo
09:00
Recife
21:00
Tokyo
12:00
Recife
00:00
Tokyo (+1)
15:00
Recife
03:00
Tokyo (+1)
18:00
Recife
06:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Recife
09:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Recife
12:00
Tokyo
03:00
Recife
15:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Recife behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Recife. When it is 12:00 noon in Recife, it is 00:00 in Tokyo. Recife operates on America/Recife (UTC-3), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Recife?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Recife and Tokyo due to the 12 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Recife 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 Recife and Tokyo
The distance between Recife and Tokyo is approximately 16,894 km. A direct flight typically takes around 20.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.