Tokyo → New York Time Converter
Master the 13-14 hour time difference between Tokyo (JST) and New York (EST/EDT). Convert live times or schedule future meetings with automatic DST adjustment for flawless global coordination.
Set Tokyo as your origin timezone
Use the searchable selector (City, IANA, or Abbreviation) to choose Tokyo. The IANA zone is Asia/Tokyo, and it consistently uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
Toggle between Live and Custom time
Keep "Live" on to watch the real-time difference between Tokyo and New York. Turn it off to enter a specific date and time in Tokyo (e.g., a meeting time) to convert it to New York time.
Add New York as your destination
Search for and select New York. You can add multiple other destinations (e.g., London, LA) to compare times across several global hubs at once from your single Tokyo origin time.
Copy, share, and plan
Use the "Copy" button on the New York card to get a formatted time string. Use "Info" to check New York's DST status, or "Jet-Lag" to plan your travel sleep schedule.
Why This Converter is Essential for Tokyo-NYC
- Automatic Daylight Saving Handling New York observes DST (EDT/EST), while Tokyo does not. Our converter automatically adjusts for this, so you never have to manually calculate the 13-hour (EST) or 14-hour (EDT) difference.
- Clear Date Change Indicators A time converted from Tokyo to New York will almost always land on the previous calendar day. Our tool clearly flags this "date rollover" to prevent critical scheduling errors.
Navigating the Tokyo-New York Time Divide
The "Previous Day" Rule
Almost any reasonable business hour in Tokyo (9 AM - 6 PM JST) converts to the afternoon/evening of the previous day in New York (8 PM - 5 AM EST). Schedule calls carefully!
Ideal Tokyo-to-NYC Call Window
For a same-day conversation, the tiny overlap is late in Tokyo and early in NYC: Tokyo 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM JST converts to New York 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST (the previous day). For a call on the same *calendar day* in both cities, you must schedule it in the very early morning in NYC and evening in Tokyo.
Financial Market Overlap
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is closed when the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opens. The only direct overlap is for 45 minutes between the TSE close (3:00 PM JST) and the NYSE open (9:30 AM EST), which is 11:30 PM JST - 12:15 AM JST (next day).
Always Specify the Time Zone
When sending invites, always use the "Copy" function to include the time zone (e.g., "JST" or "EST"). A meeting at "10:00" is ambiguous; "10:00 JST / 20:00 EST" is clear.
Tokyo and New York Time Conversion FAQs
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York when New York is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5). Tokyo is 14 hours ahead when New York is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4).
Why does my meeting show up on the wrong day?
This is normal due to the large time difference. A meeting on Tuesday at 10:00 AM in Tokyo will be at 8:00 PM on Monday in New York (during EST). Our tool clearly labels this date change to avoid confusion.
Do both Tokyo and New York observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Japan (Tokyo) does not observe DST and stays on JST (UTC+9) year-round. The United States (New York) does observe DST, switching from EST (UTC-5) to EDT (UTC-4) in spring and back in fall.
What is the best time for a video conference between Tokyo and New York?
The most practical window is very early morning in New York (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT, which is 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM JST) or very late evening in New York (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST, which is 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM JST the next day).
Other Tokyo and New York Timezone Conversions
How We Accurately Convert JST to EST/EDT
- Leverages the IANA time zone database (Asia/Tokyo, America/New_York) for historical and future-offset accuracy.
- Automatically calculates the complex 13/14-hour difference, factoring in New York's Daylight Saving Time changes so you don't have to.
- Formats the output time according to your selection (12h, 24h, ISO, custom) for clear communication across cultures.
- Provides direct links to check DST details for New York or plan a trip with the Jet Lag Planner.
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