Time zone in Japan: Japan Standard Time (JST)
Right now the local time in Japan is UTC+9. Japan uses UTC+9 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Japan and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Japan right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Japan. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 19 hours behind | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Japan from the U.S.
To reach someone in Japan between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM New York time, or between 3:00 PM and 5:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Japan (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Japan that is from 11:30 PM to 6:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan uses Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Japan have daylight saving time?
No. Japan stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Japan and New York?
Japan is 14 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Japan?
The country calling code is +81. To call Japan from the U.S., dial 011, then 81, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Japan?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to JPY converter.