Time Difference between Tokyo and Surprise
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Phoenix (UTC-7)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 16:00 in Tokyo, it's 00:00 in Surprise
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Surprise◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,278 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.9h
Time Difference
-16h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
14:00
Surprise (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
17:00
Surprise (-1)
12:00
Tokyo
20:00
Surprise (-1)
15:00
Tokyo
23:00
Surprise (-1)
18:00
Tokyo
02:00
Surprise
21:00
Tokyo
05:00
Surprise
00:00
Tokyo
08:00
Surprise (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
11:00
Surprise (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Surprise
Tokyo, Japan and Surprise, United States are separated by a time difference of 16 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 16 hours earlier in Surprise.
Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone, while Surprise uses America/Phoenix. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 16 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Tokyo and Surprise is approximately 9,278 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.