Time Difference Between Arizona and Tokyo

The time difference between Arizona and Tokyo is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Arizona, it is 04:00 in Tokyo. Arizona uses the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-7), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Arizona — 16 hours
Arizona, United States
15:28:20
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · MST
Tokyo, Japan
07:28:20
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Arizona vs Tokyo

Detail Arizona Tokyo
Time Zone IDAmerica/PhoenixAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+9
AbbreviationMSTJST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesJapan
RegionArizonaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 16 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Arizona and Tokyo. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Tokyo or late evenings in Arizona tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Arizona time to Tokyo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Arizona Tokyo
00:00 16:00 Night
01:00 17:00 Night
02:00 18:00 Night
03:00 19:00 Night
04:00 20:00 Night
05:00 21:00 Night
06:00 22:00
07:00 23:00
08:00 00:00 (+1 day)
09:00 01:00 (+1 day)
10:00 02:00 (+1 day)
11:00 03:00 (+1 day)
12:00 04:00 (+1 day)
13:00 05:00 (+1 day)
14:00 06:00 (+1 day)
15:00 07:00 (+1 day)
16:00 08:00 (+1 day)
17:00 09:00 (+1 day)
18:00 10:00 (+1 day)
19:00 11:00 (+1 day)
20:00 12:00 (+1 day)
21:00 13:00 (+1 day)
22:00 14:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 15:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Arizona nor Tokyo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Arizona–Tokyo Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Arizona and Tokyo?

The time difference is 16 hours. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Arizona.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Arizona or Tokyo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Arizona to Tokyo?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Arizona time to Tokyo time?

Add 16 hours to Arizona time to get Tokyo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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