London--:--Now
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Tokyo--:--Now
Time difference between London and Tokyo
Tokyo is 8 to 9 hours ahead of London, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in London, it's 20:00 or 21:00 in Tokyo.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| London | Tokyo | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 16:00 | Afternoon in Tokyo |
| 09:00 | 17:00 | Afternoon in Tokyo |
| 12:00 | 20:00 | Evening in Tokyo |
| 15:00 | 23:00 | Dusk in Tokyo |
| 17:00 | 01:00 next day | Night in Tokyo |
| 18:00 | 02:00 next day | Night in Tokyo |
| 21:00 | 05:00 next day | Dawn in Tokyo |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 8 hours (Mar 28 to Oct 30), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 14:00 in London, which is 15:00 to 22:00 in Tokyo, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 9 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 27, Oct 31 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 13:00 in London, which is 16:00 to 22:00 in Tokyo, so one of you will be calling early or late.
Daylight saving
London and Tokyo don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 8 hours from Mar 28 to Oct 30; 9 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 27, Oct 31 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 to 9 hours ahead of London, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in London, it's 20:00 or 21:00 in Tokyo.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between London and Tokyo?
London and Tokyo don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 8 hours from Mar 28 to Oct 30; 9 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 27, Oct 31 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between London and Tokyo?
When the gap is 8 hours (Mar 28 to Oct 30), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 14:00 in London, which is 15:00 to 22:00 in Tokyo, so one of you will be calling early or late. When the gap is 9 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 27, Oct 31 to Dec 31), working hours (9:00 to 17:00) don't overlap, but both cities are awake from 07:00 to 13:00 in London, which is 16:00 to 22:00 in Tokyo, so one of you will be calling early or late.
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