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Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix

Best overlap: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Phoenix is 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Tokyo.

Plan around 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Phoenix, which is 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Tokyo, to catch everyone during office hours. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Phoenix, so common hours are scarce (about 2 hours). Lock the slot, keep it short, and follow up in writing. The date rolls over between them: Tokyo is on the next day relative to Phoenix during these hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Tokyo and Phoenix?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Tokyo, which corresponds to 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
How many hours overlap between Tokyo and Phoenix during a typical workday?
There are about 2 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Tokyo and Phoenix?
Neither Tokyo nor Phoenix observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains consistent year-round.

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