EST to JST Time Converter
Tokyo is currently 13 hours ahead of New York.
- 9:00 AM EDT → 10:00 PM GMT+9
- 12:00 PM EDT → 1:00 AM+1d GMT+9
- 5:00 PM EDT → 6:00 AM+1d GMT+9
Need the opposite direction? Tokyo to New York Time →
Current Time
New York
-04:00Tue, Jul 14 · EDT
Tokyo
+09:00Wed, Jul 15 · GMT+9
Daylight Saving Time Status
New York
New York is currently observing EDT (summer time). Returns to standard time on November 1, 2026.
Tokyo
Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Best Meeting Times
| New York Time | Tokyo Time | Meeting Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00:00+1d | — |
| 12:00 | 01:00+1d | — |
| 13:00 | 02:00+1d | — |
| 14:00 | 03:00+1d | — |
| 15:00 | 04:00+1d | — |
| 16:00 | 05:00+1d | — |
| 17:00 | 06:00+1d | — |
| 18:00 | 07:00+1d | — |
| 19:00 | 08:00+1d | — |
| 20:00 | 09:00+1d | — |
| 21:00 | 10:00+1d | — |
| 22:00 | 11:00+1d | — |
| 23:00 | 12:00+1d | — |
✅ Both cities within 9 AM–6 PM ⚠️ One city on edge of working hours
About This Time Zone Pair
New York and Tokyo span one of the larger practical time gaps in global business. Calls and meetings require off-hours commitment from at least one side — the overlap window is very narrow or nonexistent. Teams working this pair often rotate the inconvenient slot so one side isn't always the one taking the early or late call.
New York (EDT) is 13 hours behind Tokyo (GMT+9). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in Tokyo.
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between the two cities may shift by one hour during DST transitions.
There is no standard 9 AM–6 PM overlap between New York and Tokyo. For recurring calls or meetings, consider early morning in New York or late afternoon in Tokyo, and use async tools when possible.
For one-off conversions, use the converter above. For recurring calls or meetings, export an .ics calendar invite — attendees see the time in their local zone automatically.
This guide covers New York (EST) to Tokyo (JST) specifically. To convert a different pair, browse all conversions or add cities directly in the converter above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between New York and Tokyo?
- Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York. This offset may shift by one hour when either city transitions in or out of Daylight Saving Time.
- What is a good meeting time between New York and Tokyo?
- There is no standard 9 AM–6 PM overlap between New York and Tokyo. Consider early morning in one city or late afternoon in the other, or use async communication.
- When does New York switch to and from Daylight Saving Time?
- New York observes Daylight Saving Time. Check the DST status section above for the exact next transition date — it is calculated live from the IANA timezone database.
- How do I convert EST to JST manually?
- Add 13 hours to the EST time. For example, 9:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM JST. (DST may shift this by ±1 hour twice a year.)
- Is New York ahead of or behind Tokyo?
- New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo. When it is noon in New York, it is 1:00 AM in Tokyo.
- What are common EST to JST conversions?
- Some quick examples: 9:00 AM EDT = 10:00 PM GMT+9 · 12:00 PM EDT = 1:00 AM GMT+9 · 5:00 PM EDT = 6:00 AM GMT+9. Use the table above for all 24 hours.
Related Guides
Fact card
- Route:
- New York → Tokyo
- Current offset:
- Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Timezone data:
- IANA tz database (tzdata)
- DST handling:
- Automatic — offset reflects the actual UTC offset at each moment
- Last calculated:
- Generated at build time, revalidates every 60 seconds
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