Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Edinburgh is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Edinburgh?

5:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Edinburgh to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

2:39 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · BST · summer time

Tokyo · Japan

10:39 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Edinburgh and Tokyo

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Edinburgh, which is 7:00 PM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

EdinburghOrganizerUnited Kingdom ·· summer time2:39AMnow
TokyoJapan ·10:39AMnow

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Date in Edinburgh

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Edinburgh time.

11:00AMBest · GoodWorking hours in Edinburgh (11:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (19:00).
10:00AMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Edinburgh (10:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (18:00).
9:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Edinburgh (09:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (17:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
Fit
EdinburghBST
TokyoUTC+9
UTC	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Edinburgh11:00 AM BSTSun, Oct 18
Tokyo7:00 PM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 10:00 UTC

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Time difference between Edinburgh and Tokyo

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Edinburgh on BST (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Edinburgh: then Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Edinburgh.

Time difference between Edinburgh and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 8 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Tokyo 9 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Edinburgh
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Tokyo 8 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is on Greenwich Mean Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Edinburgh & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Edinburgh on BST (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Edinburgh: then Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Edinburgh and Tokyo?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Edinburgh, which is 7:00 PM in Tokyo; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Edinburgh is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Edinburgh?: 5:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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