Tokyo to Boston Time Difference
🇯🇵 Tokyo is currently 13 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Boston. This difference varies between 14h and 13h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-13h
Business overlap
None
Distance
10,794 km
Approx. flight
12.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Tokyo to Boston
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 🇺🇸 Boston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Boston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tokyo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 14 hours behind and 13 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Tokyo is 13 hours behind relative to Boston.
Min difference
14h
Max difference
13h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Tokyo and Boston. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Boston?
The time difference between Tokyo and Boston is currently 13 hours behind. Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9), while Boston uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 14 hours behind to 13 hours behind.
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Boston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it is 11:00 PM in Boston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Boston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Boston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 14 hours behind and 13 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Tokyo and Boston?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Tokyo and Boston. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Tokyo ahead or behind Boston?
Tokyo is currently 13 hours ahead of Boston.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently using GMT+9 (UTC+9). Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Tokyo in Boston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Tokyo, it is 11:00 AM in Boston.