Tokyo to EST Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Eastern Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Tokyo
JST
5:25
Eastern Time
EST
4:25
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while EST is on daylight savings (EDT) right now.
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How the Tokyo to EST time difference works
EST is 13 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 8:00 PM EST. 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
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
EST offset
UTC-5
Tokyo to EST conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Eastern Time (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Tokyo to EST questions
Is EST ahead of or behind Tokyo?
EST is 13 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 8:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 4:00 AM EST.
What time is it in EST when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 11:00 PM EST in Eastern Time.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and EST?
There is a 13 hours difference. Eastern Time (EST) runs 13 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and EST 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 Tokyo and EST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo and Eastern Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Tokyo and EST?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia.