Zurich to Tokyo Time Difference
🇨🇭 Zurich 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
9,577 km
Approx. flight
11.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Zurich to Tokyo
| 🇨🇭 Zurich | 🇯🇵 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)
Zurich 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, Zurich is 8 hours ahead relative to Tokyo.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Zurich and Tokyo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇭 Zurich
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇯🇵 Tokyo
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Zurich and Tokyo?
The time difference between Zurich and Tokyo is currently 8 hours ahead. Zurich 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 Zurich, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Zurich, it is 8:00 PM in Tokyo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Zurich and Tokyo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Zurich 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 Zurich and Tokyo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Zurich (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Zurich ahead or behind Tokyo?
Zurich is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What time zone is Zurich in?
Zurich is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Zurich observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Zurich in Tokyo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Zurich, it is 8:00 AM in Tokyo.