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Time Difference: Tokyo to Washington DC

🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
vs
🇺🇸Washington DCUTC-5
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
Washington DC, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
13 hours
Washington DC is 13 hours behind Tokyo
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Tokyo vs Washington DC timezone guide

Tokyo (Japan) uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone at UTC+9, while Washington DC (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means Washington DC is 14 hours behind Tokyo (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Tokyo and Washington DC

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Tokyo and Washington DC 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

TokyoWashington DCStatus
6am5pmTokyo early, Washington DC evening
7am6pmTokyo early, Washington DC evening
8am7pmTokyo early, Washington DC evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmTokyo working hours, Washington DC late evening
12pm11pmTokyo working hours, Washington DC late evening
1pm12amTokyo working hours, Washington DC asleep
2pm1amTokyo working hours, Washington DC asleep
3pm2amTokyo working hours, Washington DC asleep
4pm3amTokyo working hours, Washington DC asleep
5pm4amTokyo evening, Washington DC asleep
6pm5amTokyo evening, Washington DC asleep
7pm6amTokyo evening, Washington DC early
8pm7amTokyo evening, Washington DC early
9pm8amTokyo evening, Washington DC early
10pm9amTokyo late evening, Washington DC 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 Tokyo and Washington DC

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Tokyo is 14 hours ahead Washington DC
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Tokyo is 13 hours ahead Washington DC
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Tokyo is 14 hours ahead Washington DC

Distance between Tokyo and Washington DC

Great-circle distance
10,906 km
Direct flight time
~13h 50m

Tokyo and Washington DC are 10,906 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 50m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Washington DC?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Tokyo is currently 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Is Tokyo ahead of Washington DC?
Yes. Tokyo is currently 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.
What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Tokyo?
When it's 9 AM in Tokyo, it's 8pm in Washington DC.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and Washington DC?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Tokyo and Washington DC 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 Tokyo and Washington DC observe daylight saving time?
Washington DC 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 Tokyo and Washington DC?
Tokyo and Washington DC are 10,906 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 50 minutes.