Time in Tokyo
Japan · Time zone Asia/Tokyo
Monday, October 12, 2026 · UTC+09:00
Asia/Tokyo
JP
05:43 AM
05:12 PM
January 01 — New Year's Day
Local time and time zone of Tokyo
This page shows the local time in Tokyo based on the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Tokyo with other cities.
Tokyo does not observe seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC stays constant year-round.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Tokyo and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +13h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +8h
Suggested window: 17:00–18:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: +5h
Suggested window: 14:00–18:00
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -2h
Suggested window: 09:00–16:00
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Tokyo?
The current time in Tokyo is calculated live from the Asia/Tokyo time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Tokyo use?
Tokyo (JP) uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and UTC?
Tokyo is currently UTC+09:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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