Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Detroit is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

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 Detroit?

10:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Detroit to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Detroit right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Detroit · United States

11:34 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Tokyo · Japan

12:34 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Detroit and Tokyo

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Detroit, which is 10:00 PM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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2 of 4 places

DetroitOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time11:34PMnow
TokyoJapan ·12:34PMTomorrow · now

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Date in Detroit

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Detroit time.

9:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Detroit (09:00); late evening in Tokyo (22:00).
8:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Tokyo (09:00, next day); late evening in Detroit (20:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Tokyo (10:00, next day); late evening in Detroit (21:00).

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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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DetroitEDT
TokyoUTC+9
UTC	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03

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Your meeting

Detroit9:00 AM EDTSat, Oct 17
Tokyo10:00 PM UTC+9Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between Detroit and Tokyo

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Detroit right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Detroit on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Detroit: then Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Detroit.

Time difference between Detroit and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 13 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Tokyo 14 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Detroit
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Tokyo 13 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Detroit

Detroit is on Eastern Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Detroit & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Detroit and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Detroit right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Detroit on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Detroit: then Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Detroit.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Detroit and Tokyo?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Detroit, which is 10:00 PM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Detroit is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
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 Detroit?: 10:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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