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Time Difference: Miami to Tokyo

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

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

Miami (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 Miami (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Miami and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Miami 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

MiamiTokyoStatus
6am7pmMiami early, Tokyo evening
7am8pmMiami early, Tokyo evening
8am9pmMiami early, Tokyo evening
9am10pmMiami working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am11pmMiami working hours, Tokyo late evening
11am12amMiami working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm1amMiami working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm2amMiami working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm3amMiami working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm4amMiami working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm5amMiami working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm6amMiami evening, Tokyo early
6pm7amMiami evening, Tokyo early
7pm8amMiami evening, Tokyo early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amMiami 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 Miami and Tokyo

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

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

Distance between Miami and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
12,004 km
Direct flight time
~15h 7m

Miami and Tokyo are 12,004 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 7m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Miami and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Miami is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Miami ahead of Tokyo?
No. Miami is currently 13 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Miami?
When it's 9 AM in Miami, it's 10pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Miami and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Miami 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 Miami and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Miami 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 Miami and Tokyo?
Miami and Tokyo are 12,004 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 7 minutes.