Tempe to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Tempe. When it is noon in Tempe, it is 04:00 in Tokyo.
Phoenix (UTC-7) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 18:00 in Tempe, it's 10:00 in Tokyo
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Tempe & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,320 km
Est. Flight Time
~12h
Time Difference
+16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tempe
22:00
Tokyo
09:00
Tempe
01:00
Tokyo (+1)
12:00
Tempe
04:00
Tokyo (+1)
15:00
Tempe
07:00
Tokyo (+1)
18:00
Tempe
10:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Tempe
13:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Tempe
16:00
Tokyo
03:00
Tempe
19:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tempe behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Tempe. When it is 12:00 noon in Tempe, it is 04:00 in Tokyo. Tempe operates on America/Phoenix (UTC-7), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Tempe?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tempe and Tokyo. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Tempe time (09:00–10:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Tempe 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 Tempe and Tokyo
The distance between Tempe and Tokyo is approximately 9,320 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.