Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Juneau, it's that in Tokyo.
When it's 8:00 am in Juneau, it's 1:00 am in Tokyo — late night there, the next day.
When it's 10:00 am in Juneau, it's 3:00 am in Tokyo — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Juneau, it's 5:00 am in Tokyo — morning there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Juneau, it's 8:00 am in Tokyo — morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Juneau, it's 10:00 am in Tokyo — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Juneau, it's 2:00 pm in Tokyo — afternoon there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Juneau uses the USD ($) and Tokyo uses the JPY (¥). Language shifts too — English in Juneau, Japanese in Tokyo. Be careful behind the wheel: Juneau drives on the right, Tokyo on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY · ¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Juneau and Tokyo?
Juneau is 17 hours ahead of Tokyo. Juneau runs on GMT-8 and Tokyo on GMT+9. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Juneau, what time is it in Tokyo?
10:00 am in Juneau is 3:00 am in Tokyo the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Juneau, what time is it in Tokyo?
3:00 pm in Juneau is 8:00 am in Tokyo the next day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Juneau from Tokyo?
About 6,475 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 8h 7m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Juneau and Tokyo use?
Juneau uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Tokyo uses the Japanese yen (JPY, ¥). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Juneau from Tokyo?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Juneau and Tokyo?
Juneau primarily speaks English; Tokyo speaks Japanese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Juneau and Tokyo drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, Japan on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.