Current local time in Tokyo, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. It is the capital of Japan. Population: about 8,336,599.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 35°41′N / 139°42′E |
| Population: | 8,336,599 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Tokyo
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Tokyo |
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| Time zone name: | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tokyo today
| Sunrise: | 05:52 |
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| Sunset: | 16:59 |
| Solar noon: | 11:25 |
| Day length: | 11h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:26 – 17:24 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (JST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Tokyo
- London+8 hTokyo is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hTokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hTokyo is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tokyo time
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
Right now Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
Right now Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.