Tokyo to London Time Difference
🇯🇵 Tokyo is currently 9 hours behind of 🇬🇧 London. This difference varies between 9h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-9h
Business overlap
None
Distance
9,559 km
Approx. flight
11.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Tokyo to London
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 🇬🇧 London | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tokyo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Tokyo is 9 hours behind relative to London.
Min difference
9h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Tokyo and London. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
The time difference between Tokyo and London is currently 9 hours behind. Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9), while London uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind.
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it is 3:00 AM in London. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and London change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Tokyo and London?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Tokyo and London. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Tokyo ahead or behind London?
Tokyo is currently 9 hours ahead of London.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently using GMT+9 (UTC+9). Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Tokyo in London?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Tokyo, it is 3:00 PM in London.