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: Tokyo ↔ Seattle

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

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

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

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

Reverse

Current time in Tokyo

17:42

Shoulder hours

Current time in Seattle

00:42

Outside work

Time difference

Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.

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

Quick recommendation

09:00 (Tokyo) → 16:00 (-1d) (Seattle)

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

Overlap grid

Base time zone: Tokyo (UTC+09:00) · Now: 17:42

Selected: 12:00 in Tokyo → Tokyo: 12:00 · Seattle: 19:00 (-1d)

12h

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

Tokyo time

Tokyo

UTC+09:00 · now 17:42

Seattle

UTC-08:00 · now 00:42

Recommended meeting times

Typical 9–5 overlap (in Tokyo time): 09:00–10:00.

Overlap segments in Tokyo time: 09:00–10:00

Start (Tokyo)	Tokyo status	Start (Seattle)	Seattle status	Why this works
09:00	Work	16:00 (-1d)	Work	Both teams are fully within working hours.
08:30	Work	15:30 (-1d)	Work	Strong overlap (work/shoulder).
13:00	Work	20:00 (-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 Tokyo and Seattle

When coordinating across borders, finding the golden hour is essential for productivity. Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle. Typical 9–5 overlap (in Tokyo time): 09:00–10:00.

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

Typical work overlap

09:00 in Tokyo → 16:00 (-1d) in Seattle
08:30 in Tokyo → 15:30 (-1d) in Seattle
13:00 in Tokyo → 20:00 (-1d) in Seattle

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

Key considerations

DST: Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time; Seattle does.
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?

Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Seattle.

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

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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.