New York (Eastern) to Tokyo — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → JST (UTC+9). Tokyo is 13 hours ahead relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
Tokyo
Oct 7, 2026, 8:54 PM
Need the reverse? Tokyo to New York (Eastern) →
Sample times — ET to JST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and TokyoNew York (Eastern) vs Tokyo time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) ET JST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC+9 Tokyo is 14 hours ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC+9 Tokyo is 13 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC+9 Tokyo is 14 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York (Eastern) vs Tokyo time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only New York (Eastern) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | ET | JST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC+9 | Tokyo is 14 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC+9 | Tokyo is 13 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC+9 | Tokyo is 14 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York to Tokyo spans the US and Asian trading days. Tokyo is 13–14 hours ahead of New York depending on daylight saving, so a Monday morning in New York is already Tuesday evening in Tokyo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and Tokyo?
Right now the offset is about 13 hours ahead (from ET to JST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect New York (Eastern) vs Tokyo?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US East Coast and Japan?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
Why does the New York–Tokyo offset change?
The US observes daylight saving; Japan does not. When New York springs forward or falls back, the hour gap to Tokyo shifts by one until the other region changes.
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