Time in Tokyo, Japan
Monday, September 21, 2026
Tokyo does not change its clocks
A fixed offset, all year round
Tokyo stays on Japan Standard Time at UTC+09:00 every day of the year. There is no spring-forward or fall-back here, which puts it with the majority: most of the world's time zones do not observe daylight saving.
That sounds like it makes scheduling simpler, and locally it does — but it introduces a different trap for anyone working with Tokyo from a country that does change clocks. The offset between you and Tokyo is not constant: it changes when your clocks move, even though nothing changed here. A recurring call that has run at the same local time for months will shift by an hour, from your side, without anyone editing the invite.
When the gap to Tokyo changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Tokyo:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 25 October 2026: Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London
- From 28 March 2027: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London
Frankfurt (Germany)
- From 25 October 2026: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Frankfurt
- From 28 March 2027: Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Frankfurt
Sydney (Australia)
- From 4 October 2026: Tokyo is 2 hours behind Sydney
- From 4 April 2027: Tokyo is 1 hour behind Sydney
Daylight and the sun over Tokyo
Tokyo sits at 35.68°, 139.65°
Longest day
14h 35m of daylight
Shortest day
9h 44m of daylight
Yearly swing
4h 50m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Tokyo reads 12:00, the sun is already past overhead — the civil clock runs 19 minutes behind mean solar time here.
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Time Zone Offset from Tokyo
Best Times to Contact Tokyo
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
Pro Tip: Use the meeting coordinator tool above to find overlapping working hours between your location and Tokyo. This makes scheduling international meetings much easier!
Cultural Business Context
Tokyo, Japan • 18:24 local time
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Outside business hours
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Best Times to Contact
Times to Avoid
Business hours: 10:00 - 18:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
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Places related to Tokyo
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Tokyo
These share the Asia/Tokyo zone, so they keep the same time as Tokyo year-round.
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Common Questions About Tokyo Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, known as Japan Standard Time, currently UTC+09:00. This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo stays on Japan Standard Time at UTC+09:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Note that the difference between you and Tokyo can still change when your own clocks shift.
What's the time difference between Tokyo and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Tokyo clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Asia/Tokyo time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Tokyo?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Tokyo and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Tokyo
Interesting information about Tokyo's time
IANA identifier
Asia/Tokyo
Standard time name
Japan Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC+09:00
Daylight saving
Not observed — the offset is fixed year-round
Region
Asia
Population
37,400,068