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Time difference between Detroit and Tokyo
Detroit
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Tokyo
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Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Detroit right now.
Does the gap change?
The gap isn't fixed. Detroit changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Tokyo doesn't, so the difference moves during the year:
- From around November 2, 2026: Tokyo ahead by 14 hours
- From around March 15, 2027: Tokyo ahead by 13 hours
Best time to meet
Normal office hours in Tokyo and Detroit don't overlap. The most workable window is 6 PM to 10 PM in Detroit, which is 7 AM to 11 AM in Tokyo, with one side starting early or finishing late.
For a recurring meeting, it's fairest to rotate which city takes the inconvenient slot.
City details
Detroit to Tokyo, hour by hour
| Detroit | Tokyo | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | Night | 1 PM | Work hours |
| 1 AM | Night | 2 PM | Work hours |
| 2 AM | Night | 3 PM | Work hours |
| 3 AM | Night | 4 PM | Work hours |
| 4 AM | Night | 5 PM | Early or late |
| 5 AM | Night | 6 PM | Early or late |
| 6 AM | Night | 7 PM | Early or late |
| 7 AM | Early or late | 8 PM | Early or late |
| 8 AM | Early or late | 9 PM | Early or late |
| 9 AM | Work hours | 10 PM | Night |
| 10 AM | Work hours | 11 PM | Night |
| 11 AM | Work hours | 12 AM (Thu) | Night |
| 12 PM | Work hours | 1 AM (Thu) | Night |
| 1 PM | Work hours | 2 AM (Thu) | Night |
| 2 PM | Work hours | 3 AM (Thu) | Night |
| 3 PM | Work hours | 4 AM (Thu) | Night |
| 4 PM | Work hours | 5 AM (Thu) | Night |
| 5 PM | Early or late | 6 AM (Thu) | Night |
| 6 PM | Early or late | 7 AM (Thu) | Early or late |
| 7 PM | Early or late | 8 AM (Thu) | Early or late |
| 8 PM | Early or late | 9 AM (Thu) | Work hours |
| 9 PM | Early or late | 10 AM (Thu) | Work hours |
| 10 PM | Night | 11 AM (Thu) | Work hours |
| 11 PM | Night | 12 PM (Thu) | Work hours |
Based on today's clocks. Work hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.