Tokyo to Scottsdale Time Difference
Scottsdale is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 20:00 in Scottsdale.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Phoenix (UTC-7)
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When it's 17:00 in Tokyo, it's 01:00 in Scottsdale
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Tokyo & Scottsdale◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,317 km
Est. Flight Time
~12h
Time Difference
-16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
14:00
Scottsdale (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
17:00
Scottsdale (-1)
12:00
Tokyo
20:00
Scottsdale (-1)
15:00
Tokyo
23:00
Scottsdale (-1)
18:00
Tokyo
02:00
Scottsdale
21:00
Tokyo
05:00
Scottsdale
00:00
Tokyo
08:00
Scottsdale (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
11:00
Scottsdale (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 20:00 in Scottsdale. Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Scottsdale uses America/Phoenix (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Scottsdale from Tokyo?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Tokyo and Scottsdale due to the 16 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Tokyo to Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale
The distance between Tokyo and Scottsdale is approximately 9,317 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Scottsdale time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.