Best Time to Meet: New York & Tokyo
New York (US) and Tokyo (Japan) are 14 hours apart. No standard working-hours overlap - see stretch and async options.
Working Overlap
Hours Apart
14h
Working Overlap
0h
Scheduling
โ No overlap - async recommended
How the Color-Coded Grid Works
The Timezone Meeting Planner uses a color-coded grid to show at a glance which hours work for everyone:
Working Hours
9 am โ 6 pm local time. The ideal window for meetings.
Stretch Hours
7โ9 am and 6โ10 pm. Possible but not ideal.
Night / Off
Outside working hours or weekends. Avoid unless necessary.
No Standard Overlap
New York and Tokyo have no overlapping standard working hours (9 amโ6 pm). Consider these alternatives:
- โข Early morning in New York to catch end of day in Tokyo
- โข Async-first - record updates, use Loom or Slack video
- โข Rotate the call time so no team always bears the inconvenient hour
Share This With Your Team
Open the Timezone Planner with New York and Tokyo pre-loaded, then use the Share button to copy a link - or shortlist specific slots and share those too.
Open Planner with New York & Tokyo โFrequently Asked Questions
Does daylight saving time (DST) affect the New YorkโTokyo overlap?
Yes. If either city observes DST, the offset between them may change by 1 hour during clock-change periods (typically March and October/November). The Timezone Meeting Planner uses your browser's timezone data which handles DST automatically.
What is the time difference between New York and Tokyo?
In standard time, New York and Tokyo are 14 hours apart. This may vary by ยฑ1 hour during daylight saving transitions if the two cities don't observe DST on the same date.
How do I share the meeting time with my team?
Open the Timezone Planner using the link above. Both cities will be pre-loaded. Click any hour column to shortlist it, then use "Copy as Text" or "Share as Link" to send the specific time to your team.