EST to Tokyo Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Tokyo instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
3:10
Tokyo
JST
4:10
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while Tokyo is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the EST to Tokyo time difference works
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM Tokyo. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
13 hours
Daylight saving
EST only
EST offset
UTC-5
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
EST to Tokyo conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Tokyo (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
EST to Tokyo questions
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind EST?
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM Tokyo, and 5:00 PM EST is 6:00 AM Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 1:00 AM Tokyo in Tokyo.
How many hours difference is there between EST and Tokyo?
There is a 13 hours difference. Tokyo (JST) runs 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Eastern Time observes daylight saving time but Tokyo does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and Tokyo?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern Time and Tokyo does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use EST and Tokyo?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto.