Time difference between New York and Tokyo
New York is 13h behind Tokyo. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −14h and −13h during the year.
New York
United States
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Tokyo
Japan
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 working day in New York does not overlap one in Tokyo at all — somebody has to take the call outside office hours.
Time zones compared
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between New York and Tokyo?
- New York is 13h behind Tokyo. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −14h and −13h during the year.
- Does the time difference between New York and Tokyo change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between −14h and −13h.
- When is the best time to call Tokyo from New York?
- There is no overlap between standard working days, so one side has to call early or late.