🇺🇸 United States vs 🇯🇵 Japan

Time zone comparison and best times to connect

Time Difference

13 hours ahead

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

🇺🇸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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Phoenix
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🇯🇵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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Comparing United States and Japan

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

Business Hours Considerations

Standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) in United States translate to different hours in Japan. 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 United States and Japan, aim for times when both parties are awake and available. Use our best call time tool for specific city-to-city recommendations.