Time difference

Time Difference Between Tokyo and Washington

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Washington. The current difference is 13 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

TokyoJapan 🇯🇵

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Asia/TokyoUTC+9
WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
02 — Difference

Tokyo vs Washington

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Tokyo, it is 23:00 in Washington.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Tokyo
UTC+9
Washington
UTC−4
Difference
13 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 13 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Tokyo and Washington do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Washington observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
13 hours
Tokyo zone
Asia/Tokyo
Washington zone
America/New_York
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
Washington offset
UTC−4
Tokyo DST
No
Washington DST
Yes
Countries
Japan · United States
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Washington?

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Tokyo ahead of Washington?

Yes, Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Washington.

Do Tokyo and Washington observe daylight saving time?

Washington observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Tokyo and Washington?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.