AST to Tokyo
+13hAST
ASTSOURCETokyo
JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AST and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AST (Atlantic Standard Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AST – Atlantic Standard Time
UTC-04:00Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the time zone for the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Caribbean, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST.
- •AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
- •Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in AST Canada.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
About Tokyo
WikipediaTokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.
Understanding the +13h Gap: AST vs Tokyo
AST runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) at UTC-04:00. Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts AST 13 hours ahead of Tokyo — a difference of +13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AST it is 10:00 PM in Tokyo. Midnight in AST is 1:00 PM in Tokyo. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AST to Tokyo time conversion table
| AST (AST) | Tokyo (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AST to Tokyo time
- Scheduling a call from AST to Tokyo: a 10:00 AM start in AST lands at 11:00 PM in Tokyo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +13h gap: AST and Tokyo have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 10:00 PM in AST.
- Coordinating a AST-based team with Tokyo contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +13h gap is not.
- With a +13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AST takes the early slot, the next week Tokyo does.
About AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Canada's Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and most of Labrador), as well as several Caribbean nations. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands use AST year-round without daylight saving time. The Canadian provinces switch to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) in summer.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
Best time to call between AST and Tokyo
With a +13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Tokyo opens at 9:00 AM JST, which is 10:00 PM in AST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AST and Tokyo have no shared working hours because of the +13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AST is 13 hours ahead of Tokyo (AST UTC-04:00 → JST UTC+09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Tokyo
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AST and Tokyo?
AST (AST, UTC-04:00) is 13 hours ahead of Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +13h.
How do I convert AST time to Tokyo time?
Add +13h to AST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AST is 10:00 PM in Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
Tokyo uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +13h offset from AST.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from AST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AST, which is 2:00 AM in Tokyo.
Which is ahead, AST or Tokyo?
AST is 13 hours ahead of Tokyo. When it is 12:00 PM in AST it is 1:00 AM in Tokyo.
Do AST and Tokyo use different time zones?
AST uses AST at UTC-04:00, while Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Halifax and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the AST–Tokyo difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +13h offset between AST and Tokyo is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AST's time zone?
AST also covers Halifax, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Caracas, La Paz, Fredericton, Charlottetown.
Which countries use AST, AST's zone?
AST is used in Canada (Atlantic provinces), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Bolivia, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago.
Is there a day difference between AST and Tokyo?
Sometimes. The +13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AST already falls on the next day in Tokyo.
What is the time difference between AST and Tokyo?
Tokyo is +13h from AST.
What timezone is AST in?
AST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
Which countries use AST (Atlantic Standard Time)?
AST is used in Canada (Atlantic provinces), Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Bolivia, and 2 more countries.
Does AST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AST switches to ADT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AST?
Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST. AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the JST timezone?
Major cities in the JST timezone include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka.
What is the UTC offset for JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the JST timezone?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
When is it midnight in AST, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AST (AST), it is +13h later in Tokyo (JST).
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