🇯🇵 Japan vs 🇺🇸 United States

Time zone comparison and best times to connect

Time Difference

13 hours behind

Based on primary time zones (Asia/Tokyo / America/New_York)

🇯🇵Japan
Capital:Tokyo
Region:Eastern Asia
Languages:Japanese
Currency:Japanese yen
Calling Code:++81

Time Zones (1)

Asia/Tokyo

Major Cities

Tokyo
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Osaka
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Kyoto
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🇺🇸United States
Capital:Washington, D.C.
Region:Northern America
Languages:English
Currency:United States dollar
Calling Code:++1

Time Zones (6)

America/New_YorkAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/DenverAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Anchorage+1 more

Major Cities

New York
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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Houston
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Comparing Japan and United States

When scheduling calls, meetings, or travel between Japan and United States, understanding the time zone differences is crucial. The primary time difference is 13 hours behind.

Business Hours Considerations

Standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) in Japan translate to different hours in United States. For effective international collaboration, consider scheduling meetings during overlapping work hours or early morning/late afternoon slots.

Best Time to Call

For personal calls between Japan and United States, aim for times when both parties are awake and available. Use our best call time tool for specific city-to-city recommendations.