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Time Difference Between Denver and Tokyo

Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Denver.

By Daniel HartReviewed

Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Denver. When it is 9:00 AM in Denver, it is 12:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.

15 hours
time difference
Limited
overlap (Denver time)
9–5 overlap

How far apart are Denver and Tokyo?

Tokyo (Japan) runs 15 hours ahead of Denver (United States). In practical terms, the working day in Tokyo starts while Denver is still in the early hours or asleep, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.

Best time to schedule a call or meeting

Standard working hours in Denver and Tokyo barely overlap, so a live call usually means one side joining early in the morning or late in the evening. The least disruptive option is to catch the very start or end of one city’s working day, or to handle things asynchronously.

A note on daylight saving

The difference shown here reflects the current offset between Denver and Tokyo. Because regions switch to and from daylight saving on different dates — and some do not observe it at all — the gap can move by an hour for a few weeks each spring and autumn. If you are booking something months ahead, it is worth re-checking close to the date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Denver. When it is 9:00 AM in Denver, it is 12:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.