Time Difference Between New York and Japan
As of 31 August 2026, Japan is 13 hours ahead of New York. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Tokyo, Japan ranges from 13 hours ahead to 14 hours ahead relative to New York, United States. The calculator below is always up to date.
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New York, United States
18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT · America/New_York
Tokyo, Japan
+13h07:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+9 · Asia/Tokyo
Japan is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When it is 18:34 in New York, it is already the next day in Japan.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Monday, August 31, 2026 | EDTAmerica/New_York | UTC-4 | Active now |
| Japan | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | Not observed |
Hour by hour: New York to Japan
Every hour of today in New York and what it is in Japan. Highlighted rows fall inside Japan working hours (09:00–18:00).
| New York | Japan |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 13:00 |
| 01:00 | 14:00 |
| 02:00 | 15:00 |
| 03:00 | 16:00 |
| 04:00 | 17:00 |
| 05:00 | 18:00 |
| 06:00 | 19:00 |
| 07:00 | 20:00 |
| 08:00 | 21:00 |
| 09:00 | 22:00 |
| 10:00 | 23:00 |
| 11:00 | 00:00next day |
| New York | Japan |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 01:00next day |
| 13:00 | 02:00next day |
| 14:00 | 03:00next day |
| 15:00 | 04:00next day |
| 16:00 | 05:00next day |
| 17:00 | 06:00next day |
| 18:00 | 07:00next day |
| 19:00 | 08:00next day |
| 20:00 | 09:00next day |
| 21:00 | 10:00next day |
| 22:00 | 11:00next day |
| 23:00 | 12:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in New York and Japan never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
19:00–21:00 in New York (08:00–10:00 in Japan)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
New York puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-5. After that date, Japan is 14 hours ahead of New York — instead of 13 hours ahead, as it is today.
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New York and Japan: common questions
What is the time difference between New York and Japan?
As of 31 August 2026, Japan is 13 hours ahead of New York. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Japan ranges from 13 hours ahead to 14 hours ahead relative to New York, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, what time is it in Japan?
It is 10:00 PM in Tokyo, Japan. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Japan ahead of or behind New York?
Japan is ahead of New York by 13 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Japan starts and ends earlier in New York terms.
Do New York and Japan observe daylight saving time?
New York changes its clocks twice a year; Japan does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when New York switches: across the year, Japan ranges from 13 hours ahead to 14 hours ahead relative to New York.
What is the best time to call Japan from New York?
Standard working hours in New York and Japan do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in New York or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for New York, United States (UTC-4) and Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.