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Washington, D.C. → Tokyo: Time Difference

Washington, D.C. United States

07:29

Sun 2 Aug · UTC-4 · EDT

Tokyo Japan

20:29

Sun 2 Aug · UTC+9 · JST

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..

How the difference works

Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 14 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.

Distance: about 10,906 km (6,777 mi) great-circle distance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Tokyo?

In standard time, Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.

When it is 9:00 in Washington, D.C., what time is it in Tokyo?

In standard time it is 23:00 in Tokyo. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.

How far is Tokyo from Washington, D.C.?

About 10,906 km (6,777 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.

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