Time Zone Guide
Time Difference in Tokyo
Tokyo's current local time, and how it compares with cities around the world
This page shows Tokyo's live local time and helps you compare it with another city — useful for scheduling international calls and business meetings.
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Popular Tokyo Time Differences
Updated live, and adjusted automatically for daylight saving time.
Tokyo Business Hours Around the World
Tokyo's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working day, converted to local time elsewhere.
Tokyo Time Zone & Daylight Saving Time
Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Japan Standard Time, at a fixed UTC+9 offset year-round. Japan has not used daylight saving time since 1951, so this offset never changes.
Because Tokyo's own clock is always stable, any seasonal shift in its difference with another city is caused entirely by that other city's daylight saving schedule — the “moving part” in the comparison is always the other side. For example, Tokyo's gap with New York or London narrows by an hour each summer, purely because those cities move their own clocks forward — worth remembering when scheduling meetings months ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, Japan Standard Time, at a fixed UTC+9 offset year-round.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Japan has not used daylight saving time since 1951, so Tokyo stays on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
Tokyo is typically 13 to 14 hours ahead of New York depending on the time of year, since New York observes daylight saving time and Tokyo does not.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
Tokyo is typically 8 to 9 hours ahead of London depending on the time of year, since London observes daylight saving time and Tokyo does not.
Why does Tokyo's time difference with the US and Europe change during the year?
Tokyo's own offset never changes, but New York, London and many other cities shift their clocks for daylight saving time — so the size of the gap with Tokyo moves on their schedule, not Tokyo's.
How can I find the best meeting time between Tokyo and another city?
Use the free International Meeting Planner, which compares working hours across multiple cities and recommends the most convenient meeting times automatically.