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Time Difference: Minneapolis to Tokyo

🇺🇸MinneapolisUTC-6
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
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Minneapolis, US
Mon, Jul 13
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Tokyo, Japan
Mon, Jul 13

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

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

Best meeting times between Minneapolis and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Minneapolis 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

MinneapolisTokyoStatus
6am8pmMinneapolis early, Tokyo evening
7am9pmMinneapolis early, Tokyo evening
8am10pmMinneapolis early, Tokyo late evening
9am11pmMinneapolis working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am12amMinneapolis working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am1amMinneapolis working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm2amMinneapolis working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm3amMinneapolis working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm4amMinneapolis working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm5amMinneapolis working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amMinneapolis evening, Tokyo early
6pm8amMinneapolis 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
10pm12pmMinneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Tokyo

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

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

Distance between Minneapolis and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
9,588 km
Direct flight time
~12h 17m

Minneapolis and Tokyo are 9,588 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 17m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Minneapolis is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Minneapolis ahead of Tokyo?
No. Minneapolis is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Minneapolis?
When it's 9 AM in Minneapolis, it's 11pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Minneapolis and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Tokyo?
Minneapolis and Tokyo are 9,588 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 17 minutes.