Current local time in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan, uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (Japan Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+9 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Japan Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+9
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +81
The time zone, at a glance.
Tokyo follows Asia/Tokyo. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Tokyo stays on UTC+9 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Tokyo stays on UTC+9 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Tokyo.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (14h 34m) and Dec the least (9h 46m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:50 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 0m | UTC+9 |
| Feb 15 | 6:28 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 54m | UTC+9 |
| Mar 15 | 5:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 56m | UTC+9 |
| Apr 15 | 5:09 AM | 6:14 PM | 13h 5m | UTC+9 |
| May 15 | 4:36 AM | 6:39 PM | 14h 2m | UTC+9 |
| Jun 15 | 4:25 AM | 6:58 PM | 14h 34m | UTC+9 |
| Jul 15 | 4:36 AM | 6:57 PM | 14h 21m | UTC+9 |
| Aug 15 | 4:59 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 31m | UTC+9 |
| Sep 15 | 5:23 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 26m | UTC+9 |
| Oct 15 | 5:47 AM | 5:06 PM | 11h 19m | UTC+9 |
| Nov 15 | 6:16 AM | 4:34 PM | 10h 18m | UTC+9 |
| Dec 15 | 6:43 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 46m | UTC+9 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Tokyo with your world.
Add cities, choose the actual date, and preview your weekly meeting across clock changes.
Best times to call from Tokyo
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Tokyo time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (8:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 8 hours behind | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (11:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Mumbai | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | 12:30 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–1:30 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Japan, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Culture Day
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · Labor Thanksgiving Day
- Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · New Year's Eve
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · January 2nd
- Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · January 3rd
Airports serving Tokyo
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- HND Tokyo Haneda International Airport · 19 km
- NRT Narita International Airport · 67 km
Places that share Tokyo’s clock
These places use the same Asia/Tokyo rules, so their time always matches Tokyo, including clock changes.
- Osaka
- Yokohama
- Nagoya
- Sapporo
- Fukuoka
- Sendai
- Kyoto
- Hiroshima
- Kobe
- Kawasaki
- Kitakyushu
- Hamamatsu
- Okayama
- Kumamoto
- Shizuoka
- Naha
- Hachioji
- Utsunomiya
- Niigata
- Kagoshima
Also on UTC+9 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Tokyo today but may differ after a clock change.
- South Korea
- North Korea
- Russia
- Indonesia
- East Timor
- Palau
Questions about time in Tokyo
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo, known as Japan Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+9 all year. See JST for how the abbreviation is used.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo keeps UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo; London is 8 hours behind Tokyo; Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo; Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo; Dubai is 5 hours behind Tokyo; Mumbai is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo.
How do I call Tokyo from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +81, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Tokyo as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Tokyo. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.