Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to NZST (UTC+12).

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

1:00 PM in Wellington, on the same day.

Tokyo to Wellington Meeting Planner

Wellington is 4 hours ahead of Tokyo right now. Their working days overlap for 4 hours today.

Tokyo · Japan

11:36 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Wellington · New Zealand

3:36 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · NZDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Tokyo and Wellington

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Tokyo (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Wellington). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

TokyoOrganizerJapan ·11:36AMnow
WellingtonNew Zealand ·· summer time3:36PMnow

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Date in Tokyo

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Tokyo time.

12:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Tokyo (12:00) and Wellington (16:00).
11:00AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Tokyo (11:00) and Wellington (15:00).
10:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Tokyo (10:00) and Wellington (14:00).

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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.
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TokyoUTC+9
WellingtonNZDT
UTC	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14

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Your meeting

Tokyo12:00 PM UTC+9Sun, Oct 18
Wellington4:00 PM NZDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 03:00 UTC

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Time difference between Tokyo and Wellington

Wellington is 4 hours ahead of Tokyo right now: Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13) and Tokyo on JST (UTC+9). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Wellington: then Wellington is 3 hours ahead of Tokyo.

Time difference between Tokyo and Wellington over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Wellington 4 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Wellington 3 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Wellington
Sun, Sep 26, 2027	Wellington 4 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Wellington

Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time. Wellington is on New Zealand Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Tokyo & Wellington Scheduling

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Wellington?: Wellington is 4 hours ahead of Tokyo right now: Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13) and Tokyo on JST (UTC+9). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Wellington: then Wellington is 3 hours ahead of Tokyo.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and Wellington?: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Tokyo (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Wellington). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours of overlap today.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Wellington observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Wellington is on NZDT (UTC+13) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to NZST (UTC+12).
What time is it in Wellington when it's 9 AM in Tokyo?: 1:00 PM in Wellington, on the same day.

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