Time in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan is on Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Daylight saving time in Tokyo
Tokyo does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Tokyo business hours around the world
9 AM to 5 PM in Tokyo is 12:00 AM–8:00 AM UTC on Oct 23, 2026.
| City | Difference | 9:00 AM in Tokyo is |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| London | 8 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| Paris | 7 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | 5:30 AM |
| Singapore | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
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Questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo, known as Japan Standard Time (JST). It is UTC+9 all year.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo keeps the same clock all year, so its difference to places that do change (such as New York or London) shifts by an hour twice a year.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
On Oct 23, 2026, New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 8:00 PM in New York.
What are business hours in Tokyo in UTC?
On Oct 23, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM in Tokyo is 12:00 AM–8:00 AM UTC.
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Computed from the IANA time zone database on Oct 23, 2026. Live clocks and the converter use your browser's copy of the same data.