Does Austin observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Austin is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Austin?

11:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Austin to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Austin right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Austin · United States

3:17 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

Tokyo · Japan

5:17 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Austin and Tokyo

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 7:00 PM in Austin, which is 9:00 AM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

AustinOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time3:17PMnow
TokyoJapan ·5:17AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Austin

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Austin time.

7:00PMBest · GoodWorking hours in Tokyo (09:00, next day); just outside working hours in Austin (19:00).
8:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Tokyo (10:00, next day); late evening in Austin (20:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Tokyo (11:00, next day); late evening in Austin (21:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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AustinCDT
TokyoUTC+9
UTC	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Austin7:00 PM CDTSat, Oct 17
Tokyo9:00 AM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 00:00 UTC

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Time difference between Austin and Tokyo

Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Austin right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Austin on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Austin: then Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Austin.

Time difference between Austin and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 14 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Tokyo 15 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Austin
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Tokyo 14 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Austin

Austin is on Central Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Austin & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Austin and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Austin right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Austin on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Austin: then Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Austin.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Austin and Tokyo?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 7:00 PM in Austin, which is 9:00 AM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Austin is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Austin?: 11:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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