Tokyo to United States time conversion
United States is 13 hours behind Tokyo. After the next clock change (): United States is 14 hours behind Tokyo.
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Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
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Choose the local time in Tokyo to convert it to United States on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Tokyo → United States
This table converts each hour in Tokyo to United States on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Tokyo | United States | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples convert local times in Tokyo to United States on 2026-10-21.
Conversion formula: United States = Tokyo − 13h · Tokyo − 14h.
| Tokyo | United States |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Tokyo | = 5:00 PM United States (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM Tokyo | = 6:00 PM United States (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM Tokyo | = 7:00 PM United States (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM Tokyo | = 8:00 PM United States (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM Tokyo | = 9:00 PM United States (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM Tokyo | = 11:00 PM United States (-1 day) |
| 3:00 PM Tokyo | = 2:00 AM United States |
| 5:00 PM Tokyo | = 4:00 AM United States |
| 6:00 PM Tokyo | = 5:00 AM United States |
| 8:00 PM Tokyo | = 7:00 AM United States |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Tokyo and United States do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Tokyo and United States have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Tokyo | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, United States is 14 hours behind Tokyo. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 16:00 Tokyo until 2026-11-01 15:00 Tokyo, United States is 13 hours behind Tokyo.
- From 2027-03-14 16:00 Tokyo until 2027-11-07 15:00 Tokyo, United States is 13 hours behind Tokyo.
- From 2028-03-12 16:00 Tokyo until 2028-11-05 15:00 Tokyo, United States is 13 hours behind Tokyo.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Tokyo in United States?
9:00 AM Tokyo = 8:00 PM United States (-1 day), using UTC+9 and UTC-4. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and United States change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: United States is 14 hours behind Tokyo; United States is 13 hours behind Tokyo. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in United States?
Read the United States clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and United States?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Tokyo and United States do not overlap.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and United States now?
Right now, United States is 13 hours behind Tokyo. Conversion formula: United States = Tokyo − 13h · Tokyo − 14h.