Current Time in Tokyo
Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) all year. It does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Tokyo time at a glance
- Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (JST).
- UTC offset now: UTC+9, on standard time.
- Clock changes: none in the next 12 months.
- Country: Japan.
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: Singapore, 7 hours.
What time is it in Tokyo? JST (UTC+9), no clock changes, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Right now it is on JST (UTC+9), which is 9 hours ahead of UTC all year.
Tokyo, Japan, has no clock changes in the next 12 months, so JST (UTC+9) applies on every date in that period.
Does Tokyo use daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, and its clocks do not change in the next 12 months.
A zone with no clock changes keeps one UTC offset on every date, so a meeting booked in Tokyo for next month and one for next summer sit at the same distance from UTC.
What is Tokyo time in UTC?
Right now Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of UTC, so subtract 9 hours from Tokyo time to get UTC. The offset is the same on every date.
| Time in Tokyo | UTC when Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM (−1 day) |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
What is the time difference between Tokyo and other major cities?
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London and 13 hours ahead of New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with Singapore, at 7 hours.
| City | Gap from Tokyo | Shared 9-to-5 window (Tokyo time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 9 hours behind | — | — |
| New York | 13 hours behind | — | — |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | — | — |
| Dubai | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Singapore | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Which time converters include Tokyo?
SavvyToolz has 6 converter pages for Tokyo, pairing it with New York, London and Los Angeles. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Tokyo in?
- Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Right now it is on JST (UTC+9), which is 9 hours ahead of UTC all year.
- Does Tokyo change its clocks?
- No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, and its clocks do not change in the next 12 months.
- Is Tokyo ahead of or behind UTC?
- Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of UTC right now (UTC+9), so subtract 9 hours from Tokyo time to get UTC.
- What is the best time to call Tokyo from Singapore?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tokyo time, which is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Singapore. Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Singapore right now.