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Time Difference: Atlanta to Tokyo

🇺🇸AtlantaUTC-5
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇺🇸
Atlanta, US
Fri, May 29
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
13 hours
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Atlanta
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Atlanta vs Tokyo timezone guide

Atlanta (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Atlanta (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Atlanta and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Atlanta and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AtlantaTokyoStatus
6am7pmAtlanta early, Tokyo evening
7am8pmAtlanta early, Tokyo evening
8am9pmAtlanta early, Tokyo evening
9am10pmAtlanta working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am11pmAtlanta working hours, Tokyo late evening
11am12amAtlanta working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm1amAtlanta working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm2amAtlanta working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm3amAtlanta working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm4amAtlanta working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm5amAtlanta working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm6amAtlanta evening, Tokyo early
6pm7amAtlanta evening, Tokyo early
7pm8amAtlanta evening, Tokyo early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amAtlanta late evening, Tokyo working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Atlanta and Tokyo

Atlanta observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Atlanta's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Atlanta is 14 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Atlanta is 13 hours behind Tokyo
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Atlanta is 14 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Atlanta and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
11,041 km
Direct flight time
~13h 59m

Atlanta and Tokyo are 11,041 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 59m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Atlanta and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Atlanta is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Atlanta ahead of Tokyo?
No. Atlanta is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Atlanta?
When it's 9 AM in Atlanta, it's 10pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Atlanta and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Atlanta and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Atlanta and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Atlanta observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Atlanta and Tokyo?
Atlanta and Tokyo are 11,041 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 59 minutes.