Do daylight saving time changes affect the overlap?

Yes. Some time zones shift seasonally. TeamHouurs calculates offsets using IANA time zones, so recommended times adjust automatically when DST changes.

Best meeting times: Seattle ↔ Tokyo

Q: What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Seattle and Tokyo?

A safe default is 16:00 in Seattle, which corresponds to 09:00 (+1d) in Tokyo.

Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo. Use the grid to find overlapping working hours and pick a time that respects both teams.

Seattle: America/Los_Angeles (DST)Tokyo: Asia/Tokyo Updated hourly

Reverse

Current time in Seattle

06:59

Outside work

Current time in Tokyo

23:59

Outside work

Time difference

Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo.

Tip: if one office starts late, try the other office’s early morning shoulder hours.

Quick recommendation

16:00 (Seattle) → 09:00 (+1d) (Tokyo)

Based on 60-minute meetings and 09:00–17:00 work hours.

Overlap grid

Base time zone: Seattle (UTC-08:00) · Now: 06:59

Selected: 12:00 in Seattle → Seattle: 12:00 · Tokyo: 05:00 (+1d)

12h

Work (09:00–17:00) Shoulder (07:00–09:00, 17:00–21:00) Sleep (21:00–07:00)

Seattle time

Seattle

UTC-08:00 · now 06:59

Tokyo

UTC+09:00 · now 23:59

Recommended meeting times

Typical 9–5 overlap (in Seattle time): 16:00–17:00.

Overlap segments in Seattle time: 16:00–17:00

Start (Seattle)	Seattle status	Start (Tokyo)	Tokyo status	Why this works
16:00	Work	09:00 (+1d)	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
15:30	Work	08:30 (+1d)	Work	Strong overlap (work/shoulder).
13:30	Work	06:30 (+1d)	Shoulder	Strong overlap (work/shoulder).

Assumes a standard workday of 09:00–17:00 in each city. You can customize this logic later (e.g., flexible hours, team preferences, meeting length).

How to schedule a meeting between Seattle and Tokyo

When coordinating across borders, finding the golden hour is essential for productivity. Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo. Typical 9–5 overlap (in Seattle time): 16:00–17:00.

A safe default is 16:00 in Seattle, which corresponds to 09:00 (+1d) in Tokyo.

Typical work overlap

16:00 in Seattle → 09:00 (+1d) in Tokyo
15:30 in Seattle → 08:30 (+1d) in Tokyo
13:30 in Seattle → 06:30 (+1d) in Tokyo

These options assume 09:00–17:00 local working hours for both teams.

Key considerations

DST: Seattle does observe daylight saving time; Tokyo does not.
Shoulder hours: early mornings (07:00–09:00) and late afternoons (17:00–21:00) can unlock extra overlap.
Avoid burnout: repeated late-night meetings hurt teams. Use async updates when overlap is minimal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference?

Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo.

Is now a good time to call?

Look at the grid above and choose a green-green overlap when possible. If you see green-yellow, it’s still workable. If one side is grey, consider async.

Do daylight saving changes affect this page?

Yes. We use official IANA time zones, so offsets update automatically when DST starts or ends.

Popular comparisons

Seattle → New York Seattle → San Francisco Seattle → Los Angeles Seattle → Denver Seattle → Phoenix Seattle → Chicago

Disclaimer: TeamHouurs assumes a default 09:00–17:00 workday for each city and does not account for individual company policies, local holidays, or personal schedules.