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Time Difference: Kingston to Tokyo

KingstonUTC-5
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
Kingston, Jamaica
Mon, Jul 13
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Mon, Jul 13

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

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

Best meeting times between Kingston and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Kingston 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

KingstonTokyoStatus
6am8pmKingston early, Tokyo evening
7am9pmKingston early, Tokyo evening
8am10pmKingston early, Tokyo late evening
9am11pmKingston working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am12amKingston working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am1amKingston working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm2amKingston working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm3amKingston working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm4amKingston working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm5amKingston working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amKingston evening, Tokyo early
6pm8amKingston 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
10pm12pmKingston 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 Kingston and Tokyo

Neither Kingston nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 14 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Kingston and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
12,917 km
Direct flight time
~16h 12m

Kingston and Tokyo are 12,917 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 12m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Kingston and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Kingston is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Kingston ahead of Tokyo?
No. Kingston is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Kingston?
When it's 9 AM in Kingston, it's 11pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kingston and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Kingston 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 Kingston and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Kingston nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Kingston and Tokyo?
Kingston and Tokyo are 12,917 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 12 minutes.