Time Difference between Tokyo and Washington D.C.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → New York (UTC-4)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 16:00 in Tokyo, it's 03:00 in Washington D.C.
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Washington D.C.◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,904 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.8h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
17:00
Washington D.C. (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
20:00
Washington D.C. (-1)
12:00
Tokyo
23:00
Washington D.C. (-1)
15:00
Tokyo
02:00
Washington D.C.
18:00
Tokyo
05:00
Washington D.C.
21:00
Tokyo
08:00
Washington D.C.
00:00
Tokyo
11:00
Washington D.C. (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
14:00
Washington D.C. (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Washington D.C.
Tokyo, Japan and Washington D.C., United States are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 13 hours earlier in Washington D.C..
Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone, while Washington D.C. uses America/New York. 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 13 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Tokyo and Washington D.C. is approximately 10,904 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.8 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.