Time in Tokyo Now
Japan Standard Time (JST) · UTC+9
About Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the centre of its government, finance and media. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the headquarters of many global companies and an enormous rail network make it a constant point of reference for business, while travellers come for its food, neighbourhood districts, shrines and shopping.
Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time, UTC+9, and Japan does not use daylight saving, so the offset never changes. The whole country shares this single zone, so Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo always show the same time as Tokyo. Because European and North American clocks do shift seasonally, the gap to those regions narrows by an hour during their summer, which is worth remembering when scheduling calls.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in the Japan Standard Time time zone (JST), which is UTC+9.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and UTC?
Tokyo is currently UTC+9.
What is the dialling code for Tokyo?
The international dialling code for Tokyo is +81.
When is the best time to call Tokyo from London?
Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.