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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time in Tokyo – Current Local Time
Live local time, JST clock, UTC offset, and time differences for Tokyo, Japan.
Timezone: JST (Asia/Tokyo)Offset: UTC+9DST: Not observed (constant all year)
Tokyo is situated in Japan (Asia) and observes the Asia/Tokyo (JST) time standard at UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Tokyo maintains a constant UTC+9 offset year-round, without seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The live clock above reflects current civil time to the second, providing accurate local hours for travel planning, cross-border meeting coordination, and international communications.
Time zone data verified and last updated: September 12, 2026
How Many Hours Ahead or Behind is Tokyo?
Calculated time differences between Tokyo (UTC+9) and major international business hubs, dynamically accounting for active Daylight Saving Time shifts.
| Financial Hub | Current Timezone | Tokyo Status | Time at 12:00 PM in Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | EST/EDT | Tokyo is 13 hours ahead | 11:00 PM |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | GMT/BST | Tokyo is 8 hours ahead | 4:00 AM |
| SydneyAustralia | AEST/AEDT | Tokyo is 1 hour behind | 1:00 PM |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Tokyo
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time in Tokyo, Japan, updated every second. Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9 from UTC).
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JST), which is UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time. This offset stays the same all year because Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
Tokyo is currently 13 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 10:00 PM in Tokyo. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
Tokyo is currently 8 hours ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 5:00 PM in Tokyo. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC+9 offset from UTC stays constant throughout the year.
When is the best time to schedule a call with someone in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (JST). Use the timeline planner on this page to line up Tokyo's working hours with your own time zone and find an overlap that suits both sides.
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Tokyo at a Glance
Population
14.0M
UTC Offset
UTC+9
DST Observed
No
Main Airport
NRT
Languages Spoken
Japanese
Tokyo Time & Location Profile
Timezone Identifier
Asia/Tokyo (JST)
Current UTC Offset
UTC+9
Daylight Saving Time
Not Observed (fixed offset year-round)
Country & Region
Japan • Asia
Primary Airport Code
NRT
Metropolitan Population
~14.0M
Planning a Trip or Call to Tokyo?
✈️ Flight & Airport Details
The primary international gateway serving Tokyo is NRT. When scheduling flights, account for Tokyo's constant UTC+9 offset and adjust your clock upon arrival to minimize jet lag.
💼 Business Hours & Scheduling
Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time, keeping international scheduling calculations consistent all year at UTC+9.