JST to EST Time Converter
New York is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
Current Time
Tokyo
+09:00Sun, May 31 · GMT+9
New York
-04:00Sun, May 31 · 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 scheduling. Live meetings require off-hours commitment from at least one side — the overlap window is very narrow or nonexistent. Teams working this pair often rotate meeting times so the early or late slot alternates between sides.
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 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 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.)