TimeThereTokyo to New York time difference
New York is 13h behind Tokyo (as of 2026-09-30).
Tokyo does not use daylight saving time. New York does, so the gap changes twice a year.
Every gap change in 2026 and 2027
Gap means how far New York is from Tokyo. Times are local at the moment the new gap starts.
2026
| Tokyo time | New York time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 8, 16:00 | Sun, Mar 8, 03:00 | 14h behind to 13h behind (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 1, 15:00 | Sun, Nov 1, 01:00 | 13h behind to 14h behind (grows) |
2027
| Tokyo time | New York time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 14, 16:00 | Sun, Mar 14, 03:00 | 14h behind to 13h behind (shrinks) |
| Sun, Nov 7, 15:00 | Sun, Nov 7, 01:00 | 13h behind to 14h behind (grows) |
Business hours overlap
- 14h behind: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: no shared hours. Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 2h shared (Tokyo 08:00 to 10:00 is New York 18:00 to 20:00).
- 13h behind: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: no shared hours. Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 1h shared (Tokyo 08:00 to 09:00 is New York 19:00 to 20:00).
FAQ
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
New York is 14h behind from Jan 1, 2026, then 13h behind from Mar 8, 2026, then 14h behind from Nov 1, 2026, then 13h behind from Mar 14, 2027, then 14h behind from Nov 7, 2027. The exact number depends on daylight saving time.
When does the time difference between Tokyo and New York change?
It changes on Mar 8, 2026, Nov 1, 2026, Mar 14, 2027, Nov 7, 2027 (dates in Tokyo time).
What are good meeting times for Tokyo and New York?
Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: no shared hours. Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 2h shared (Tokyo 08:00 to 10:00 is New York 18:00 to 20:00). Check the table above because the gap moves on the dates listed.
Related pairs
- Seoul to New York
- Tokyo to San Francisco
- Tokyo to Los Angeles
- Tokyo to Chicago
- Tokyo to Seattle
- Tokyo to Austin
- Tokyo to Toronto
- Tokyo to London
Data comes from the IANA time zone database as built into Node.js. Later rule changes by governments can move these dates.
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