Current Time in Tokyo
The live local time in Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Tokyo
Tokyo follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Tokyo does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Tokyo with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Tokyo quick facts
- Country
- Japan
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- UTC offset
- UTC+9 all year
- Calling code
- +81
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 37.1 million
- Coordinates
- 35.68°N, 139.69°E
Best time to call Tokyo
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM–6:00 AM in Tokyo. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 5:00 PM–1:00 AM in Tokyo. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
Cities near Tokyo
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?+
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Asia/Tokyo), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Japan observes it.
When do the clocks change in Tokyo?+
Tokyo does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 10:00 PM–6:00 AM in Tokyo. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.