Tokyo Time
Tokyo Time
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) year-round — Japan does not observe daylight saving time. It is one of the world's most populous metropolitan areas.
Why people check Tokyo time
Common reasons to track the current time in Tokyo.
Tokyo Stock Exchange
TSE operates 09:00–15:30 JST (with a lunch break). Investors in the Americas and Europe convert to JST for market open.
Game & anime releases
Japanese studios release content at midnight JST. Fans worldwide convert to know exactly when downloads unlock.
Travel to Japan
Japan has a single time zone. Knowing JST simplifies scheduling bullet trains, temples, and ryokan check-ins.
Business calls with Japan
Tokyo offices typically run 09:00–18:00 JST. The 9-hour gap to UTC makes scheduling overlap windows tricky.
Tokyo Time — FAQ
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Japan abolished daylight saving time in 1952. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, making scheduling with Japan very predictable.
How many hours ahead of London is Tokyo?
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 8 hours ahead when London is on BST (summer).
Is Tokyo always UTC+9?
Yes — JST is fixed at UTC+9 with no seasonal changes, which makes it one of the easiest time zones to work with internationally.
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