Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo remains on JST (UTC+9) year-round, making it consistent and easy to calculate time differences.
About Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the world's largest cities. It operates on Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) year-round with no daylight saving adjustments.
Tokyo is the hub of East Asian business and technology. Its consistent UTC+9 timezone (no DST) makes it easy to schedule international meetings with Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?+
Tokyo is in Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so this never changes.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?+
No. Japan abolished daylight saving time in 1952 and has not observed it since. Tokyo remains on JST (UTC+9) all year.
How many hours ahead is Tokyo compared to London?+
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London during UK winter (GMT) and 8 hours ahead during UK summer (BST).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?+
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York during US winter (EST) and 13 hours ahead during US summer (EDT).
What is JST?+
JST stands for Japan Standard Time. It is UTC+9 and is used across all of Japan year-round with no seasonal adjustments.
What time is it in Tokyo now?
The current local time in Tokyo is displayed above and updates every second. Tokyo is in the Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC offset UTC+9.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is in Japan Standard Time (JST). The UTC offset is UTC+9. No daylight saving time is observed.
Local time in Tokyo
WorldClock.International shows the current local time in Tokyo using the IANA timezone database, which automatically applies the correct daylight saving rules.