Japan and New York time difference

AboutAbout New York

New York is a major US financial center and home to the United Nations headquarters. Its large time difference from Japan makes meeting scheduling challenging.

Standard time is 14 hours behind Japan; daylight saving time is 13 hours behind Japan.

New York, United States, uses daylight saving time. In 2026, it starts on 2026-03-08 (local date) and ends on 2026-11-01 (local date). The difference from Japan changes around these transitions.

Time zone: America/New_York (North America)

FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Japan and New York?

Standard time is 14 hours behind Japan; daylight saving time is 13 hours behind Japan.

Does New York use daylight saving time?

New York, United States, uses daylight saving time. In 2026, it starts on 2026-03-08 (local date) and ends on 2026-11-01 (local date). The difference from Japan changes around these transitions.

When is a good meeting time for Japan and New York?

Standard time: Business hours do not overlap. Consider early morning or evening in Japan: Japan 07:00–10:00 / Local 17:00–20:00 (previous day locally); Japan 22:00–23:00 / Local 08:00–09:00. Daylight saving time: Business hours do not overlap. Consider early morning or evening in Japan: Japan 07:00–09:00 / Local 18:00–20:00 (previous day locally); Japan 21:00–23:00 / Local 08:00–10:00.

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• Times are calculated in your browser using your device’s clock and IANA time zone data. An incorrect device clock produces incorrect times.
• Daylight saving rules and local time arrangements can change. Confirm important appointments using local information.
• Business hours are estimated as 09:00–18:00 and vary by country and industry.
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