Current Time in Tokyo
Tokyo · Japan Standard Time (JST) · UTC+9 · No Daylight Saving Time
Current Time in Other Cities
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| Singapore | --:-- -- |
| Sydney | --:-- -- |
| Los Angeles | --:-- -- |
| London | --:-- -- |
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About Tokyo's Time Zone
Quick answer: Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST) · UTC+9 year-round · no daylight saving. The live clock above is the safest answer when your meeting, flight, or deadline depends on the exact local time.
Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST) · UTC+9 · No Daylight Saving Time. If you are checking the time for a call, trip, launch, or support handoff, the live clock is safer than a memorized offset because it reflects the exact current rule for Asia/Tokyo.
Tokyo is a core reference city for Japan business hours, stock-market timing, product launches, anime and gaming releases, and travel planning. A New York evening call often becomes the next morning in Tokyo, so the calendar date matters as much as the hour.
Japan does not move clocks for daylight saving time. If the Tokyo gap changes against New York, Los Angeles, London, or Sydney, the other city changed clocks, not Tokyo.
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka all use the same JST clock. For city-specific searches, Tokyo time and Japan time usually mean the same local time.
Data point: Tokyo's IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo. Use that identifier in code, calendars, and scheduling tools instead of relying only on an abbreviation. IANA Time Zone Database
Tokyo Time vs Other Major Cities
These are the city comparisons people usually need with Tokyo. The table gives the pattern; the live clocks above show the current local time right now.
| City | Offset | What changes? |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | UTC+8 | Singapore is 1 hour behind Tokyo |
| Sydney | UTC+10/UTC+11 | Sydney is 1 or 2 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | UTC-8/UTC-7 | Los Angeles is 16 or 17 hours behind |
| London | UTC+0/UTC+1 | London is 8 or 9 hours behind |
| New York | UTC-5/UTC-4 | New York is 13 or 14 hours behind |
Best Times to Call Tokyo
Start with Tokyo's normal working day, then check the other city's clock before choosing a slot. The most common mistake is getting the hour right but missing the date when the conversion crosses midnight.
For recurring meetings, test the same local time once in January and once in July. If the answer moves by an hour, daylight saving is involved and the invite needs explicit timezone labels.
For one-off work such as flights, interviews, webinars, or launch deadlines, write both local times in the message. A line like "10:00 AM Tokyo time / converted local time" gives everyone a second chance to catch a timezone mistake.
| Scenario | Useful window | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore to Tokyo | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Singapore | One-hour gap, easy APAC overlap |
| Sydney to Tokyo | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sydney | Good overlap most of the year |
| London to Tokyo | 7:00-9:00 AM London | Late afternoon or evening in Tokyo |
| Los Angeles to Tokyo | 4:00-6:00 PM Los Angeles | Next morning in Tokyo |
For a live overlap finder, use the meeting scheduler or convert an exact time with the time zone converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time. The standard abbreviation is JST, and the IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays on JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset for Tokyo?
Tokyo stays on UTC+9 year-round.
What is the IANA timezone for Tokyo?
The IANA timezone identifier for Tokyo is Asia/Tokyo.
What is the best way to schedule a meeting with Tokyo?
Use the live clock above, then convert the exact meeting date with the time zone converter. For recurring meetings, check both winter and summer so DST changes do not quietly move one side by an hour.