Tokyo, Japan
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 23:37
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- UTC offset
- UTC+09:00
- Daylight saving
- No
Tokyo and London Time Difference
Compare Tokyo vs London time, current local times, UTC offset difference, daylight saving status, and the best time to plan meetings or travel.
Quick Answer
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
The live comparison below shows both local times, current UTC offsets, daylight saving status, and whether London is ahead of or behind Tokyo.
Current time difference
London, United Kingdom
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 15:37
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC offset
- UTC+01:00
- Daylight saving
- Yes
Time difference
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo
UTC offset difference
-08:00
Suggested call window
Sat, Jul 4, 17:00-23:00 / Sat, Jul 4, 09:00-15:00
Calculated using initiator awake hours of 08:00-23:00 and recipient office hours of 09:00-18:00.
Dynamic Time Difference
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London
The difference changes during 2026 because Tokyo keeps a fixed UTC offset and London changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 28: Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London; Mar 29-Oct 24: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London; Oct 25-Dec 31: Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London.
Tokyo
UTC+09:00 · No seasonal offset change detected
London
UTC+01:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is active now
Business Call Window
09:00-18:00 work-hour overlap
Both 09:00-18:00 workdays overlap. A practical window is 17:00-18:00 in Tokyo, which is 09:00-10:00 in London.
Tokyo: 17:00-18:00
London: 09:00-10:00
24-Hour Conversion Table
Tokyo to London hourly time conversion
The table uses today's active UTC offsets. Seasonal rows can shift when daylight saving time changes.
| Tokyo | London |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 07:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 |
| 11:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 |
| 13:00 | 05:00 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 |
| 16:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 |
| 19:00 | 11:00 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 14:00 |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
FAQ
What is the current time difference between Tokyo and London?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. This uses the active IANA timezone offsets for today.
When does the Tokyo-London time difference change in 2026?
The difference changes during 2026 because Tokyo keeps a fixed UTC offset and London changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 28: Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London; Mar 29-Oct 24: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London; Oct 25-Dec 31: Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London.
What are the current UTC offsets for Tokyo and London?
Tokyo is currently UTC+09:00; London is currently UTC+01:00.
Which direction does the clock change when flying from Tokyo to London?
Travelers from Tokyo to London move their clock back by 8 hours.
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