New York City vs Tokyo
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for New York City (United States) and Tokyo (Japan). Time difference is currently 13 hours.
United States
New York City
6:49 PM
UTC-04:00 · EDT· DST shifts
Japan
Tokyo
7:49 AM
UTC+09:00 · GMT+9
Best overlap
Best overlap: 8:00 PM–8:00 PM New York City time (1/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 0:00–1:00
- New York City8:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Tokyo9:00 AM–9:00 AM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | New York City | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 04:00 | 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 05:00 | 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 06:00 | 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 07:00 | 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 08:00 | 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 09:00 | 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 16:00 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 17:00 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 18:00 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 19:00 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 20:00 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
About
About the New York City–Tokyo time difference
The time difference is currently 13 hours. New York City uses America/New_York (UTC-04:00) while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
The gap can shift by an hour when one city observes Daylight Saving Time and the other doesn't. AllTimeZone always reflects the current correct difference, drawn live from the IANA timezone database.
FAQ
What is the time difference between New York City and Tokyo?
The current time difference between New York City and Tokyo is 13 hours. New York City is in the America/New York timezone (UTC-04:00) and Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+09:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between New York City and Tokyo?
Best overlap: 8:00 PM–8:00 PM New York City time (1/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 0:00–1:00.
Does the time difference between New York City and Tokyo change?
Yes, the time difference can change temporarily when one location switches to or from Daylight Saving Time (DST) while the other does not. Not all countries observe DST, and those that do switch on different dates.