Time in Tokyo today
Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time, UTC+09:00, throughout the year. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so differences with Europe and North America change when those regions move their clocks.
Japan uses the Asia/Tokyo time-zone identifier for Tokyo.
Next clock change in Tokyo
No clock change was detected in the next 18 months.
Current rules show a fixed offset.
Business hours and local week
Typical office hours are Monday to Friday, about 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Punctuality is important, and national holidays can materially affect availability.
Best time to call Tokyo
Tokyo mornings are useful for Australia; Tokyo late afternoons reach Europe; early morning or evening compromises are necessary for North America.
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Common questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time. The IANA identifier used for this clock is Asia/Tokyo.
What is the UTC offset for Tokyo?
The current reference offset on this page is UTC+09:00. It updates automatically when regional clock rules change.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No seasonal offset change was detected for Asia/Tokyo under current rules.
What is the best time to call Tokyo?
Tokyo mornings are useful for Australia; Tokyo late afternoons reach Europe; early morning or evening compromises are necessary for North America.
How accurate is this Tokyo clock?
The live clock uses your device time and the browser's implementation of the Asia/Tokyo IANA time-zone rules. It updates every second.