Vancouver to Tokyo Time Converter
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver right now. 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 1:00 AM in Tokyo (next day).
Time now: Vancouver and Tokyo
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Vancouver and Tokyo are about 7,554 km (4,694 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Vancouver is on MST (UTC-07:00) and Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00).
Vancouver to Tokyo conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Vancouver | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Vancouver and Tokyo
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Vancouver = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tokyo
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 Vancouver and Tokyo change?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Vancouver is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Vancouver.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 17 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Vancouver to Tokyo?
Add 16 hours to the Vancouver time to get the Tokyo time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 1:00 AM in Tokyo (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Tokyo?
It is 9:14 AM in Tokyo on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:14 PM in Vancouver.
Does the time difference between Vancouver and Tokyo change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver all year.
What is the best time for a meeting between Vancouver and Tokyo?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Vancouver = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Tokyo. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.