New York to Tokyo Time Converter
Convert New York to Tokyo instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
New York
EST
1:56
Tokyo
JST
2:56
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while JST is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the EST to JST time difference works
JST is 13 hours ahead of EST. New York (EST) is a city in United States. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM JST. 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
JST offset
UTC+9
EST to JST conversion chart
| New York (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
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
EST to JST questions
Is JST ahead of or behind EST?
JST is 13 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 10:00 PM JST, and 5:00 PM EST is 6:00 AM JST.
What time is JST when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in New York, it is 1:00 AM JST in Tokyo.
How many hours difference is there between EST and JST?
There is a 13 hours difference. Tokyo (JST) runs 13 hours ahead of New York (EST).
Do EST and JST observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 JST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in New York 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 JST?
New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC). Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto.