Does Houston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Houston 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 Houston?

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

Houston to Tokyo Meeting Planner

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

Houston · United States

7:48 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

Tokyo · Japan

9:48 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Houston and Tokyo

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 7:00 PM in Houston, 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

HoustonOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time7:48AMnow
TokyoJapan ·9:48PMnow

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Date in Houston

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Houston time.

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

Houston7:00 PM CDTSat, Oct 17
Tokyo9:00 AM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 00:00 UTC

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Time difference between Houston and Tokyo

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

Time difference between Houston 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 Houston
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Tokyo 14 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Houston

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Houston & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Houston and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Houston right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Houston on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Houston: then Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Houston and Tokyo?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 7:00 PM in Houston, which is 9:00 AM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Houston 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 Houston?: 11:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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