What is the time difference between Tokyo and Miami?

Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 14 hours ahead of Miami in winter (EST, UTC-5) and 13 hours ahead in summer (EDT, UTC-4). Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes only when Miami shifts its clocks in spring and autumn.

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan abolished DST in 1952 and has not used it since. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year. Only Miami shifts its clocks, which is why the Tokyo-Miami gap alternates between 14 and 13 hours.

When does the offset change from 14 to 13 hours?

Miami moves to EDT (UTC-4) on the second Sunday in March at 02:00 EST, shortening the Tokyo gap from 14 to 13 hours. The gap returns to 14 hours on the first Sunday in November at 02:00 EDT when Miami reverts to EST.

What are the best meeting times for Tokyo to Miami calls?

The overlap between standard business hours (09:00–18:00) is very narrow. Tokyo at 23:00–00:00 JST corresponds to Miami at 09:00–10:00 EST — the very start of the Miami workday. Early Tokyo morning (08:00–09:00 JST) equals Miami late afternoon (18:00–19:00 EST), which is marginal. The 23:00 JST slot is the most practical.

Is this tool accurate for scheduling?

Yes. It uses the IANA timezone database embedded in your browser — the same source used by operating systems and calendar apps worldwide. Accuracy depends on your device clock being synchronized via NTP, which most devices do automatically.

JST stands for Japan Standard Time. It is UTC+9, used across all of Japan year-round. There is no Japan Daylight Saving Time designation because Japan does not observe DST.

Time Difference: Tokyo to Miami

See the current time in Tokyo and Miami side by side, with the live UTC offset between JST (UTC+9) and EST/EDT, updated every second.

Tokyo, Japan

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JST UTC+9

Miami, Florida, USA

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EST UTC-5

Current Offset

+14 hours

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Miami

Convert Tokyo Time to Miami Time

Based on the current offset — updates automatically

Tokyo (JST)	Miami (EST/EDT)

Meeting Overlap Finder

Business hours (09:00–18:00) highlighted — best overlap shaded

Tokyo (JST)	Miami (EST/EDT)	Status

Summary

This tool shows the live current time in both Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo — JST, UTC+9 year-round, no DST) and Miami (America/New_York — EST in winter, EDT in summer) updated every second. Tokyo never observes Daylight Saving Time, so the gap shifts twice a year: Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Miami in winter (EST, UTC-5) and 13 hours ahead in summer (EDT, UTC-4). Use this tool to schedule calls between Japan and Florida, plan cross-Pacific meetings, or check whether the Miami office is open.

How it works

Your browser reads the current moment from your device clock.
It converts that moment to Asia/Tokyo time (JST, UTC+9) using the IANA timezone database built into modern browsers.
The same moment is converted to America/New_York time (EST or EDT depending on the season).
The UTC offsets of both cities are compared to calculate the exact hour difference.
All three values — Tokyo time, Miami time, and the offset — refresh every second.
When Miami switches between EST and EDT, the displayed offset adjusts automatically from 14 to 13 hours.

Use cases

Scheduling video calls between Tokyo headquarters and a Miami office.
Checking if a colleague in Miami is still at their desk.
Planning Japan-Florida travel and arrival time comparisons.
Remote teams coordinating daily standups across Japan and Florida.
Finding overlapping business hours for Tokyo-Miami meetings.
Converting a Tokyo meeting time to its Miami equivalent.
Journalists in Tokyo checking broadcast times for live Miami events.
Students and teachers arranging online lessons between Japan and Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-15 · Reviewed by Nham Vu