Hamburg to Tokyo Time Difference
🇩🇪 Hamburg is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Tokyo. This difference varies between 7h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
8,976 km
Approx. flight
10.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Hamburg to Tokyo
| 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Hamburg observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tokyo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Hamburg is 8 hours ahead relative to Tokyo.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Hamburg and Tokyo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇩🇪 Hamburg
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇯🇵 Tokyo
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hamburg and Tokyo?
The time difference between Hamburg and Tokyo is currently 8 hours ahead. Hamburg uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours ahead to 8 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Hamburg, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Hamburg, it is 8:00 PM in Tokyo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Hamburg and Tokyo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Hamburg observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Hamburg and Tokyo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Hamburg (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Hamburg ahead or behind Tokyo?
Hamburg is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What time zone is Hamburg in?
Hamburg is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Hamburg observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Hamburg in Tokyo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Hamburg, it is 8:00 AM in Tokyo.