Tokyo to Recife Time Difference
Recife is 12 hours behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 00:00 in Recife.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Recife (UTC-3)
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When it's 16:00 in Tokyo, it's 04:00 in Recife
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Tokyo & Recife◐ 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
Tokyo
18:00
Recife (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
21:00
Recife (-1)
12:00
Tokyo
00:00
Recife
15:00
Tokyo
03:00
Recife
18:00
Tokyo
06:00
Recife
21:00
Tokyo
09:00
Recife
00:00
Tokyo
12:00
Recife (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
15:00
Recife (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Recife?
Recife is 12 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 00:00 in Recife. Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Recife uses America/Recife (UTC-3).
What is the best time to call Recife from Tokyo?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Tokyo and Recife due to the 12 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Tokyo to Recife 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 Tokyo and Recife
The distance between Tokyo and Recife is approximately 16,894 km. A direct flight typically takes around 20.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Recife time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.