Tokyo to Vancouver Time Converter
Vancouver is 16 hours behind Tokyo right now. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 5:00 PM in Vancouver (the day before).
Time now: Tokyo and Vancouver
Vancouver is 16 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 Vancouver are about 7,554 km (4,694 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00) and Vancouver is on MST (UTC-07:00).
Tokyo to Vancouver conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Tokyo | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Tokyo and Vancouver
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tokyo = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Vancouver
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 Vancouver change?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so Vancouver is 16 hours behind Tokyo all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Vancouver.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Vancouver is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 16 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 Vancouver?
Subtract 16 hours from the Tokyo time to get the Vancouver time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 5:00 PM in Vancouver (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Vancouver?
It is 4:19 PM in Vancouver on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:19 AM in Tokyo.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Vancouver change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so Vancouver is 16 hours behind Tokyo all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between Tokyo and Vancouver?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tokyo = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Vancouver. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.