Time Difference: New York City vs Tokyo
Live comparison of current time in New York City, United States and Tokyo, Japan.
Hour-by-Hour Comparison
| New York City | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
About Time Difference: New York City and Tokyo
New York City, United States is in the America/New_York timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. Tokyo, Japan is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+9. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York City and Tokyo?
New York City uses the America/New_York timezone (UTC-4) and Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.
When is the best time to call from New York City to Tokyo?
Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).
Does the time difference change?
Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.