Time Difference Between New York and Tokyo

New York is 13h 0m behind Tokyo. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

New York, United States
12:09:56AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-4 · EDT

Tokyo, Japan
1:09:56PM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC+9

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in New York fall between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Tokyo ahead of New York?
New York is 13h 0m behind Tokyo. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do New York and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, and Tokyo does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 14h 0m for part of the year and 13h 0m for the rest.