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Time Difference: Medellín to Tokyo

🇨🇴MedellínUTC-5
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇨🇴
Medellín, Colombia
Mon, Jul 13
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Mon, Jul 13

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

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

Best meeting times between Medellín and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Medellín 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

MedellínTokyoStatus
6am8pmMedellín early, Tokyo evening
7am9pmMedellín early, Tokyo evening
8am10pmMedellín early, Tokyo late evening
9am11pmMedellín working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am12amMedellín working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am1amMedellín working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm2amMedellín working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm3amMedellín working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm4amMedellín working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm5amMedellín working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amMedellín evening, Tokyo early
6pm8amMedellín 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
10pm12pmMedellín 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 Medellín and Tokyo

Neither Medellín 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 Medellín and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
14,077 km
Direct flight time
~17h 34m

Medellín and Tokyo are 14,077 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 34m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Medellín and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Medellín is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Medellín ahead of Tokyo?
No. Medellín is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Medellín?
When it's 9 AM in Medellín, it's 11pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Medellín and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Medellín 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 Medellín and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Medellín nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Medellín and Tokyo?
Medellín and Tokyo are 14,077 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 34 minutes.