Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on JST year-round.
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Tokyo Time Zone: JST and UTC+9
Tokyo operates on JST (UTC+9), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 9 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on JST year-round. This means the time difference between Tokyo and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Tokyo, useful reference points: Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London on GMT and 14 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
Tokyo follows JST (UTC+9). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Tokyo, updated every second.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in JST (UTC+9). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on JST year-round.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 9 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 14 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..