JST to EST Time Converter
New York is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
- 9:00 AM GMT+9 → 8:00 PM−1d EDT
- 12:00 PM GMT+9 → 11:00 PM−1d EDT
- 5:00 PM GMT+9 → 4:00 AM EDT
Need the opposite direction? New York to Tokyo Time →
Current Time
Tokyo
+09:00Wed, Jul 15 · GMT+9
New York
-04:00Tue, Jul 14 · EDT
Daylight Saving Time Status
Tokyo
Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
New York
New York is currently observing EDT (summer time). Returns to standard time on November 1, 2026.
Best Meeting Times
| Tokyo Time | New York Time | Meeting Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00-1d | — |
| 01:00 | 12:00-1d | — |
| 02:00 | 13:00-1d | — |
| 03:00 | 14:00-1d | — |
| 04:00 | 15:00-1d | — |
| 05:00 | 16:00-1d | — |
| 06:00 | 17:00-1d | — |
| 07:00 | 18:00-1d | — |
| 08:00 | 19:00-1d | — |
| 09:00 | 20:00-1d | — |
| 10:00 | 21:00-1d | — |
| 11:00 | 22:00-1d | — |
| 12:00 | 23:00-1d | — |
| 13:00 | 00:00 | — |
| 14:00 | 01:00 | — |
| 15:00 | 02:00 | — |
| 16:00 | 03:00 | — |
| 17:00 | 04:00 | — |
| 18:00 | 05:00 | — |
| 19:00 | 06:00 | — |
| 20:00 | 07:00 | — |
| 21:00 | 08:00 | — |
| 22:00 | 09:00 | — |
| 23:00 | 10:00 | — |
✅ Both cities within 9 AM–6 PM ⚠️ One city on edge of working hours
About This Time Zone Pair
Tokyo and New York 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.
Tokyo (GMT+9) is 13 hours ahead of New York (EDT). When it's 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it's 8:00 PM in New York.
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 Tokyo and New York. For recurring calls or meetings, consider early morning in Tokyo or late afternoon in New York, 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 Tokyo (JST) to New York (EST) 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 Tokyo and New York?
- New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo. 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 Tokyo and New York?
- There is no standard 9 AM–6 PM overlap between Tokyo and New York. Consider early morning in one city or late afternoon in the other, or use async communication.
- Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?
- No. Tokyo (JST) does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The offset remains constant year-round.
- How do I convert JST to EST manually?
- Subtract 13 hours to the JST time. For example, 9:00 AM JST = 8:00 PM EST. (DST may shift this by ±1 hour twice a year.)
- Is Tokyo ahead of or behind New York?
- Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 11:00 PM in New York.
- What are common JST to EST conversions?
- Some quick examples: 9:00 AM GMT+9 = 8:00 PM EDT · 12:00 PM GMT+9 = 11:00 PM EDT · 5:00 PM GMT+9 = 4:00 AM EDT. Use the table above for all 24 hours.
Related Guides
Fact card
- Route:
- Tokyo → New York
- Current offset:
- New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo
- 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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