Tokyo to Houston Time Converter
Houston is 15 hours behind Tokyo right now. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 6:00 PM in Houston (the day before).
Time now: Tokyo and Houston
Houston is 15 hours behind Tokyo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Tokyo and Houston are about 10,737 km (6,672 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00) and Houston is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Tokyo to Houston conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Tokyo | Houston |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Tokyo and Houston
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tokyo = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Houston
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Houston change?
Yes. Right now Houston is 15 hours behind Tokyo. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Houston is 14 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 15 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Houston is 15 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 14 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 6:00 PM (previous day) to 3:00 AM in Houston.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Houston is 12:00 AM (next day) to 9:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Houston?
Houston is 15 hours behind Tokyo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 14 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Tokyo to Houston?
Subtract 15 hours from the Tokyo time to get the Houston time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 6:00 PM in Houston (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Houston?
It is 6:18 PM in Houston on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:18 AM in Tokyo.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Houston change during the year?
Yes. Right now Houston is 15 hours behind Tokyo. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Houston is 14 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 15 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Houston is 15 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 14 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Tokyo and Houston?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tokyo = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Houston.