Tokyo to London Time Converter

London is 8 hours behind Tokyo until 25 October 2026. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 1:00 AM the same day in London.

From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 9 hours, when London ends daylight saving time.

London is 8–9 hours behind Tokyo depending on daylight saving. Convert Tokyo to London time with an hour-by-hour table, DST dates and best call times.

Key facts

  • Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and does not observe daylight saving time.
  • London is on BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • Time difference: 8 hours (London is behind Tokyo) until 25 October 2026.
  • Range over the next 12 months: 8–9 hours.

Tokyo to London time conversion table

Times for 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026: each Tokyo hour with the matching London time. Highlighted rows are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities.
TokyoLondon
12:00 AM4:00 PM −1 day
1:00 AM5:00 PM −1 day
2:00 AM6:00 PM −1 day
3:00 AM7:00 PM −1 day
4:00 AM8:00 PM −1 day
5:00 AM9:00 PM −1 day
6:00 AM10:00 PM −1 day
7:00 AM11:00 PM −1 day
8:00 AM12:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM
8:00 PM12:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Tokyo and London share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Tokyo, which is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in London, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

Tokyo does not change its clocks in the next 12 months.

London changes its clocks on 25 October 2026 (back 1 hour) and 28 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 8–9 hours:

  • 10 October 2026 until 25 October 2026: London is 8 hours behind Tokyo.
  • 25 October 2026 until 28 March 2027: London is 9 hours behind Tokyo.
  • 28 March 2027 until 10 October 2027: London is 8 hours behind Tokyo.

Common Tokyo to London times

  • 6:00 AM in Tokyo is 10:00 PM the previous day in London.
  • 8:00 AM in Tokyo is 12:00 AM in London.
  • 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 1:00 AM in London.
  • 12:00 PM in Tokyo is 4:00 AM in London.
  • 3:00 PM in Tokyo is 7:00 AM in London.
  • 5:00 PM in Tokyo is 9:00 AM in London.
  • 6:00 PM in Tokyo is 10:00 AM in London.
  • 8:00 PM in Tokyo is 12:00 PM in London.
  • 10:00 PM in Tokyo is 2:00 PM in London.

Common London to Tokyo times

  • 6:00 AM in London is 2:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • 8:00 AM in London is 4:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • 12:00 PM in London is 8:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • 3:00 PM in London is 11:00 PM in Tokyo.
  • 5:00 PM in London is 1:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
  • 6:00 PM in London is 2:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
  • 8:00 PM in London is 4:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.
  • 10:00 PM in London is 6:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.

These times apply from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

Tokyo and London time zones

Tokyo, Japan, uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, JST (UTC+9). London, United Kingdom, uses the Europe/London time zone, BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so Tokyo and London follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo until 25 October 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 8–9 hours because of daylight saving time.
How many hours is London behind Tokyo?
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo until 25 October 2026. Put the other way, Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London, so subtract that gap from Tokyo time to get London time.
What is 8 PM London time in Tokyo?
8:00 PM in London is 4:00 AM the next day in Tokyo. This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 1:00 AM the same day in London. This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.
What is the best time to call London from Tokyo?
Tokyo and London share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Tokyo, which is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in London, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.
Does the Tokyo–London time difference change with daylight saving time?
Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 8–9 hours because of daylight saving time. From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 9 hours, when London ends daylight saving time. From 28 March 2027 the difference becomes 8 hours, when London starts daylight saving time.
Can I convert a future date between Tokyo and London?
Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets Tokyo and London will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 10 October 2026.

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