When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Seattle uses the USD ($) and Kyoto uses the JPY (¥). Language shifts too — English in Seattle, Japanese in Kyoto. Be careful behind the wheel: Seattle drives on the right, Kyoto 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 Seattle and Kyoto?
Seattle is 16 hours ahead of Kyoto. Seattle runs on GMT-7 and Kyoto 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
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 Seattle from Kyoto?
About 8,000 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 55m, 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 Seattle and Kyoto use?
Seattle uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Kyoto 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 Seattle from Kyoto?
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 Seattle and Kyoto?
Seattle primarily speaks English; Kyoto speaks Japanese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Seattle and Kyoto 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.