What time is it in Tokyo right now?
Current Tokyo time, Asia/Tokyo time zone (GMT+09:00), daylight saving status, and the live time difference with major world cities.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT+09:00 · No daylight saving time
It is afternoon in Tokyo, Japan. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
GMT+09:00
Not observed
Typical office hours 09:00–18:00, Monday to Friday, often with unpaid overtime; the Tokyo Stock Exchange trades 09:00–15:00.
Tokyo time difference with major cities
Live offset between Tokyo and key global cities. Values update automatically and account for daylight saving time on both sides.
| City | Local time | Difference vs Tokyo | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:01 | -14h | Tokyo to New York |
| London | 03:01 | -9h | Tokyo to London |
| Beijing | 11:01 | -1h | Tokyo to Beijing |
| Sydney | 14:01 | +2h | Tokyo to Sydney |
About time in Tokyo
Tokyo keeps Japan Standard Time (UTC+9), a single nationwide zone that governs one of the world’s densest transport and trading networks. Japan does not observe daylight saving time — it was briefly used during the U.S. occupation from 1948 to 1951 but abandoned — so Tokyo’s clocks never move. That stability means Tokyo’s gap with DST-observing cities like London and New York shifts twice a year from the other side, even though Tokyo itself stays put. Japanese train punctuality is legendary: Shinkansen delays are measured in seconds, and an average annual delay of under a minute is the norm, making the clock a matter of national pride. The Toyosu and Tsukiji wholesale fish markets begin their famous tuna auctions before dawn, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange opens at 09:00 sharp. Golden Week in late April and early May, plus the New Year (Shōgatsu) period, sharply reduce business availability, so anyone scheduling with Tokyo should plan around both the fixed UTC+9 offset and these cultural pauses.
Location
Capital of Japan on the eastern coast of Honshu, the largest of the Japanese islands.
Daylight saving rules
Does not observe daylight saving time. Japan Standard Time is fixed at UTC+9 all year.
What Tokyo time is known for
- Shinkansen second-level punctuality
- No daylight saving since 1951
- Toyosu pre-dawn fish auctions
Common questions about Tokyo time
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
It is currently 12:01 in Tokyo (Sunday, November 8, 2026), which is GMT+09:00.
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently GMT+09:00. Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo stays on GMT+09:00 throughout the year. Does not observe daylight saving time. Japan Standard Time is fixed at UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
Tokyo is +14h compared with New York. Check the table above for the live value, which can shift when either city changes its clocks.