New York City ↔ Tokyo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (New York City time).
Sync New York City and Tokyo easily. New York City is 14 hours behind Tokyo. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (New York City time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
13:40 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
23:40 EST
Sleeping
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London
04:40 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
New York City Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced and direct. Punctuality is highly valued, and meetings often get straight to business.
- Lunch Break Often "on-the-go" between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Mornings (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) are best for high-energy discussions. After 4:00 PM EST, most professionals are wrapping up or in "commute mode," making it a poor time for complex topics. Keep your pitch concise—New Yorkers value their time and appreciate directness over lengthy pleasantries.
Tokyo Business Pulse
- Culture Consensus-based and very formal. Respect for hierarchy and "Meishi Kōkan" (business card exchange) are central.
- Lunch Break Strictly 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The most effective window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Avoid the strictly observed 12-1 PM lunch hour at all costs. Late afternoon calls (4 PM - 5:30 PM) are also acceptable, but ensure you follow formal protocols and hierarchy if multiple stakeholders are on the line.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | New York City | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | USA | Japan |
| Coordinates | 40.71, -74.01 | 35.68, 139.65 |
| Population | 18,937,000 | 37,274,000 |