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Time Difference: Dallas to Tokyo

🇺🇸DallasUTC-6
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
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Dallas, US
Thu, Jun 4
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Tokyo, Japan
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
14 hours
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Dallas
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Dallas vs Tokyo timezone guide

Dallas (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Dallas (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dallas and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dallas 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

DallasTokyoStatus
6am8pmDallas early, Tokyo evening
7am9pmDallas early, Tokyo evening
8am10pmDallas early, Tokyo late evening
9am11pmDallas working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am12amDallas working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am1amDallas working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm2amDallas working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm3amDallas working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm4amDallas working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm5amDallas working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amDallas evening, Tokyo early
6pm8amDallas evening, Tokyo early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmDallas 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 Dallas and Tokyo

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Dallas is 15 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Dallas is 14 hours behind Tokyo
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Dallas is 15 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Dallas and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
10,401 km
Direct flight time
~13h 14m

Dallas and Tokyo are 10,401 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 14m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dallas and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Dallas is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Dallas ahead of Tokyo?
No. Dallas is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Dallas?
When it's 9 AM in Dallas, it's 11pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dallas and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dallas 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 Dallas and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Dallas 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 Dallas and Tokyo?
Dallas and Tokyo are 10,401 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 14 minutes.