Time difference between Japan and United States: 13 hours
Japan is 13 hours ahead of United States
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| Japan — Time zone | United States — Time zone | Difference vs United States |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Eastern Time (New York) | +13 hours |
| Japan | Central Time (Chicago) | +14 hours |
| Japan | Mountain Time (Denver) | +15 hours |
| Japan | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | +16 hours |
| Japan | Alaska Time | +17 hours |
| Japan | Hawaii Time | +19 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
Japan 07:00–11:00 = United States 18:00–22:00 Japan 20:00–22:00 = United States 07:00–09:00
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Japan | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 |
| 01:00 | 12:00 |
| 02:00 | 13:00 |
| 03:00 | 14:00 |
| 04:00 | 15:00 |
| 05:00 | 16:00 |
| 06:00 | 17:00 |
| 07:00 | 18:00 |
| 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 09:00 | 20:00 |
| 10:00 | 21:00 |
| 11:00 | 22:00 |
| 12:00 | 23:00 |
| 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 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Japan and United States?
Japan is 13 hours ahead of United States. When it is 12:00 noon in Japan, it is 23:00 (previous day) in United States.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Japan 07:00–11:00 = United States 18:00–22:00 / Japan 20:00–22:00 = United States 07:00–09:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
How many time zones does United States have?
This page covers 6 time zones in United States, using Eastern Time (New York) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.