Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?

No. Phoenix stays on MST (UTC-7) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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 Phoenix?

1:00 AM in Tokyo, the next day (Sun, Oct 18, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Phoenix).

Phoenix to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Phoenix · United States

7:35 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · MST

Tokyo · Japan

11:35 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Phoenix and Tokyo

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 3:00 PM in Phoenix, which is 7:00 AM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

PhoenixOrganizerUnited States ·7:35PMnow
TokyoJapan ·11:35AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Phoenix

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Phoenix time.

3:00PMBest · GoodWorking hours in Phoenix (15:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (07:00, next day).
4:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Phoenix (16:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (08:00, next day).
5:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Tokyo (09:00, next day); just outside working hours in Phoenix (17:00).

The whole day

Pick any slot in the Fit row, or use the arrow keys there, to make it the meeting time.

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

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

Your meeting

Phoenix3:00 PM MSTSat, Oct 17
Tokyo7:00 AM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-17 22:00 UTC

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Time difference between Phoenix and Tokyo

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Phoenix on MST (UTC-7). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Phoenix and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 16 hours ahead	—

Phoenix is on Mountain Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Phoenix & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Phoenix on MST (UTC-7). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Phoenix and Tokyo?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 3:00 PM in Phoenix, which is 7:00 AM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Phoenix observe daylight saving time?: No. Phoenix stays on MST (UTC-7) all year, so its clocks don't change.
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 Phoenix?: 1:00 AM in Tokyo, the next day (Sun, Oct 18, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Phoenix).

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