Japan to New York
-13hJapan
JSTSOURCENew York
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Time Conversion Guide: Japan to New York
Japan runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Japan 13 hours behind New York — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Japan it is 8:00 PM in New York on the previous day. Midnight in Japan is 11:00 AM in New York.New York observes daylight saving time while Japan does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Japan to New York time conversion table
| Japan (JST) | New York (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Japan to New York time
- Scheduling a call from Japan to New York: a 10:00 AM start in Japan lands at 9:00 PM in New York the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: Japan and New York 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 New York is 8:00 PM in Japan.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking New York local time against Japan keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -13h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM JST" 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 Japan takes the early slot, the next week New York does.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Japan and New York
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. New York opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 8:00 PM in Japan, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Japan and New York have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Japan is 13 hours behind New York (JST UTC+09:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). 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
Japan
Does not observe DST
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Japan and New York?
Japan (JST, UTC+09:00) is 13 hours behind New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert Japan time to New York time?
Add -13h to Japan local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Japan is 8:00 PM in New York (previous day).
What time is it in New York right now?
New York uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from Japan.
What is the best time to call New York from Japan?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Japan, which is 12:00 AM in New York.
Which is behind, Japan or New York?
Japan is 13 hours behind New York. When it is 12:00 PM in Japan it is 11:00 PM in New York.
Do Japan and New York use different time zones?
Japan (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Japan–New York difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and Japan is not, so the -13h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Japan's time zone?
JST also covers Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and 1 more.
Which countries use JST, Japan's zone?
JST is used in Japan.
Is there a day difference between Japan and New York?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Japan already falls on the in New York.
What is the time difference between Japan and New York?
New York is -13h from Japan.
What timezone is Japan in?
Japan operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
Which countries use JST (Japan Standard Time)?
JST is used in Japan.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No, JST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about JST?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Japan, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Japan (JST), it is -13h later in New York (EST).
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