Tokyo to Seattle Time Converter
Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo right now. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 4:00 PM in Seattle (the day before).
Time now: Tokyo and Seattle
Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 17 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Tokyo and Seattle are about 7,696 km (4,782 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00) and Seattle is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Tokyo to Seattle conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Tokyo | Seattle |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Tokyo and Seattle
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tokyo = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle
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 Seattle change?
Yes. Right now Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 16 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 17 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 16 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 4:00 PM (previous day) to 1:00 AM in Seattle.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Seattle is 2:00 AM (next day) to 11:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Seattle?
Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 17 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Tokyo to Seattle?
Subtract 17 hours from the Tokyo time to get the Seattle time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 4:00 PM in Seattle (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Seattle?
It is 3:21 PM in Seattle on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:21 AM in Tokyo.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Seattle change during the year?
Yes. Right now Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Seattle moves its clocks forward. Seattle is 16 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 17 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Seattle moves its clocks back. Seattle is 17 hours behind Tokyo from then (it was 16 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Tokyo and Seattle?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tokyo = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seattle. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.