Tokyo runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Tokyo and your time
Tokyo at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Tokyo |
| Capital of | Japan |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 35.69° N, 139.69° E |
Which time zone Tokyo uses
Local time in Tokyo is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Tokyo rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
As the capital of Japan, Tokyo shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Tokyo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tokyo for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Tokyo is
When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 11:00 AM in Sydney and 4:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
Tokyo never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Tokyo
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Tokyo grows from 9 hours 44 minutes to 14 hours 35 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 51 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Tokyo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:26 AM | 7:00 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:30 AM | 5:37 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:47 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tokyo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Tokyo: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Cities near Tokyo
All the places listed below keep the same time as Tokyo.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kawagoe | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kashiwa | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hachiōji | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yachiyo | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiba | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sakado | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisarazu | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
All time zones and cities in Japan
Tools for time in Tokyo
- Convert a time to or from Tokyo: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Tokyo to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Tokyo and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Tokyo use daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York in January and 13 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Tokyo does not.
How long is the longest day in Tokyo?
About 14 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.