Current Time in Tokyo, Japan

What timezone is Tokyo in?

Tokyo, Japan is located in Japan Standard Time, covering all of Japan including Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama. The current UTC offset is . The IANA timezone identifier for Tokyo is Asia/Tokyo.

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Tokyo remains on Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) throughout the entire year, making it easier to coordinate meetings without seasonal time changes.

Common time differences with Tokyo

When planning calls or meetings with people in Tokyo, here are some common time differences to keep in mind:

• New York is 14 hours behind Tokyo
• London is 9 hours behind Tokyo
• Sydney is 1–2 hours ahead of Tokyo
• Singapore is 1 hour behind Tokyo

Best times to schedule meetings with Tokyo

For business calls with Tokyo, typical working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time. Use our timezone converter above to find the overlapping working hours between your location and Tokyo, Japan.

Other cities in the same timezone

These cities share the same timezone as Tokyo and will always show the same local time: