New York to Tokyo: Best Time to Schedule a Meeting
Planning a cross-border call between New York (United States) and Tokyo (Japan)? Here is the exact comparison of business hours, optimal overlap slots, and 1-click scheduling.
🎯 Recommended Meeting Window
18:00 – 19:00 in New York (08:00 – 09:00 in Tokyo)
There is no standard 9-to-5 overlap, but you can meet during extended hours (early morning / early evening).
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24-Hour Hour-by-Hour Overlap Comparison
Standard Workday: 09:00 – 17:00| New York Time | Tokyo Time | Meeting Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 14:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 01:00 | 15:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 02:00 | 16:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 03:00 | 17:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 04:00 | 18:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 05:00 | 19:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 06:00 | 20:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 07:00 | 21:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 08:00 | 22:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 09:00 | 23:00 | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 10:00 | 00:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 11:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 12:00 | 02:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 13:00 | 03:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 14:00 | 04:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 15:00 | 05:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 16:00 | 06:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 17:00 | 07:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 18:00 | 08:00 (+1 day) | 🟡 Extended Hours |
| 19:00 | 09:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 20:00 | 10:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 21:00 | 11:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 22:00 | 12:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
| 23:00 | 13:00 (+1 day) | ⚪ Outside Work |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York and Tokyo?
New york is 14 hours behind tokyo. When setting up invitations, make sure to consider local Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in autumn and spring.
What is the best hour for a conference call between New York and Tokyo?
18:00 – 19:00 in New York (08:00 – 09:00 in Tokyo). This ensures neither party has to join during late evening or early morning sleeping hours.
How do I export this meeting to Google Calendar or Outlook?
Simply click the "Open in Interactive Planner" button above. Our free calculator will load both New York and Tokyo, allowing you to adjust the hour slider and export directly with one click.