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Time Difference: Montevideo to Tokyo

🇺🇾MontevideoUTC-3
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇺🇾
Montevideo, Uruguay
Tue, Jul 14
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Tue, Jul 14

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Time Difference
12 hours
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Montevideo
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Montevideo vs Tokyo timezone guide

Montevideo (Uruguay) uses the America/Montevideo timezone at UTC-3, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Montevideo (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Montevideo and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Montevideo 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

MontevideoTokyoStatus
6am6pmMontevideo early, Tokyo evening
7am7pmMontevideo early, Tokyo evening
8am8pmMontevideo early, Tokyo evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmMontevideo working hours, Tokyo late evening
11am11pmMontevideo working hours, Tokyo late evening
12pm12amMontevideo working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm1amMontevideo working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm2amMontevideo working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm3amMontevideo working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm4amMontevideo working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm5amMontevideo evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm6amMontevideo evening, Tokyo early
7pm7amMontevideo evening, Tokyo early
8pm8amMontevideo evening, Tokyo early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amMontevideo 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 Montevideo and Tokyo

Neither Montevideo nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 12 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Montevideo and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
18,579 km
Direct flight time
~22h 51m

Montevideo and Tokyo are 18,579 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~22h 51m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Montevideo and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Montevideo is currently 12 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Montevideo ahead of Tokyo?
No. Montevideo is currently 12 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Montevideo?
When it's 9 AM in Montevideo, it's 9pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Montevideo and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Montevideo 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 Montevideo and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Montevideo nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Montevideo and Tokyo?
Montevideo and Tokyo are 18,579 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 22 hours 51 minutes.