Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Charlotte during EST, and 13 hours ahead during EDT. Charlotte uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT) while Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). When it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 9:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
Japan does not observe daylight saving time while Charlotte does, so the difference varies between 13-14 hours throughout the year.
Best calling time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Charlotte time. This corresponds to 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM the next day in Tokyo, catching morning business hours in Japan.
Charlotte and Tokyo are connected via major hub airports. The journey typically takes 15-18 hours with one stop. Several Japanese automotive companies have operations in the Charlotte region.