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Time Difference: Phoenix to Tokyo

🇺🇸PhoenixUTC-7
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
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Phoenix, US
Wed, Jun 3
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Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
16 hours
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix
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Phoenix vs Tokyo timezone guide

Phoenix (US) uses the America/Phoenix timezone at UTC-7, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Phoenix and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Phoenix 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

PhoenixTokyoStatus
6am10pmPhoenix early, Tokyo late evening
7am11pmPhoenix early, Tokyo late evening
8am12amPhoenix early, Tokyo asleep
9am1amPhoenix working hours, Tokyo asleep
10am2amPhoenix working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am3amPhoenix working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm4amPhoenix working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm5amPhoenix working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmPhoenix 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 Phoenix and Tokyo

Neither Phoenix nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 16 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Phoenix and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
9,312 km
Direct flight time
~11h 57m

Phoenix and Tokyo are 9,312 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 57m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 16 hours. Phoenix is currently 16 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Phoenix ahead of Tokyo?
No. Phoenix is currently 16 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Phoenix?
When it's 9 AM in Phoenix, it's 1am in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Phoenix and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Phoenix nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Phoenix and Tokyo?
Phoenix and Tokyo are 9,312 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 57 minutes.