Current time in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan · Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9 now
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · JST (UTC+9)
Tokyo time zone
Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Tokyo.
Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year. See Japan Standard Time for every city on the same time.
Time in Tokyo compared with other cities
| City | Time there | Compared with Tokyo | Plan a meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3:34 AM BST | 8 hours behind | Tokyo to London |
| New York | 10:34 PM EDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 13 hours behind | Tokyo to New York |
| Singapore | 10:34 AM SGT | 1 hour behind | Tokyo to Singapore |
| Los Angeles | 7:34 PM PDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 16 hours behind | Tokyo to Los Angeles |
| San Francisco | 7:34 PM PDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 16 hours behind | Tokyo to San Francisco |
| Bangalore | 8:04 AM IST | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | Tokyo to Bangalore |
| Hong Kong | 10:34 AM HKT | 1 hour behind | Tokyo to Hong Kong |
| Sydney | 1:34 PM AEDT | 2 hours ahead | Tokyo to Sydney |
| Berlin | 4:34 AM CEST | 7 hours behind | Tokyo to Berlin |
| Dubai | 6:34 AM GST | 5 hours behind | Tokyo to Dubai |
| Toronto | 10:34 PM EDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 13 hours behind | Tokyo to Toronto |
| Chicago | 9:34 PM CDT · Sat, Oct 17 | 14 hours behind | Tokyo to Chicago |
Frequently asked questions about time in Tokyo
- What time zone is Tokyo in?
- Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Tokyo.
- Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
- No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year.
- What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
- London is 8 hours behind Tokyo right now.
- What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
- New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo right now.
Plan a meeting with Tokyo
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