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London to Tokyo Time Difference

Q: How do I convert London time to Tokyo time?

Enter a London date and time in the world clock converter . The page converts it to Tokyo, preserves the correct calendar day, and applies the relevant timezone and daylight saving rules automatically.

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Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London

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London United Kingdom

9:57:17 PM

Sun, Aug 9

BST(UTC+1)

Tokyo Japan

5:57:17 AM

Mon, Aug 10

JST(UTC+9)

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United Kingdom • BST

London, United Kingdom

9:57:17pm

Sunday, Aug 9, 2026

BST(UTC+1)

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Time zoneBST

UTC offsetUTC+1

Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST

March

29

Sun

2026

Latest change: Summer time started

Switched to UTC+1 / British Summer Time (BST).

The time was set forward 1h from 1:00 am to 2:00 am local time on March 29, 2026.

October

25

Sun

2026

Next change: Winter time starts

Switching to UTC+0 / Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

The time will be set back 1h from 2:00 am to 1:00 am local time on October 25, 2026.

Destination city

Japan • JST

Tokyo, Japan

5:57:17am

Monday, Aug 10, 2026

JST(UTC+9)

Weather in Tokyo now

⚠️Weather unavailable•Weather data

Time zoneJST

UTC offsetUTC+9

Daylight Saving TimeNot Observed

Next changeNo upcoming shift on record

London and Tokyo — Current Time Difference

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. London operates on BST (UTC+1), while Tokyo uses JST (UTC+9).

With a 8-hour time difference, Tokyo mornings align with late nights in London. Asynchronous communication and advance planning work best for this pair.

Best Meeting Times Between London and Tokyo

For teams across London and Tokyo, Tokyo early mornings (8-10 AM) correspond to late evening in London (around 16 PM), while London mornings align with Tokyo evenings. Teams often rely on recorded updates and asynchronous tools for daily collaboration.

Use the interactive meeting planner and quick reference table below to find exact overlapping hours for your schedule.

Quick meeting reference

London	Local overlap	Tokyo
6:00 AMSun	→	2:00 PMSun
9:00 AMSun	→	5:00 PMSun
12:00 PMSun	→	8:00 PMSun
3:00 PMSun	→	11:00 PMSun
6:00 PMSun	→	2:00 AMMon

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LondonBST

Sun, Aug 9

09:57pm

12a

12p

TokyoJST +8

Mon, Aug 10

05:57am

12p

12a

Live Time Conversions from London

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Live Time Conversions from Tokyo

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Tokyo to Johannesburg	Now: 05:57 in Tokyo = 22:57 in Johannesburg (SAST)	🎭Cultural insights

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Now: 05:57 in Tokyo = 23:57 in Istanbul (+03)

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Tokyo to London

Now: 05:57 in Tokyo = 21:57 in London (BST)

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Now: 05:57 in Tokyo = 14:57 in Mexico City (CST)

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Tokyo to Los Angeles

Now: 05:57 in Tokyo = 13:57 in Los Angeles (PDT)

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Tokyo to Johannesburg

Now: 05:57 in Tokyo = 22:57 in Johannesburg (SAST)

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🎭Cultural insights

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About London and Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions about London & Tokyo

What is the London to Tokyo time difference?

The live clocks and comparison above show the current London to Tokyo time difference. London uses Europe/London, while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Because the cities can follow different daylight saving schedules, their time difference can change during the year.

What time is 9:00 AM in London in Tokyo?

Use the date-aware time converter on this page: set London to 9:00 AM and choose the date you need. It will show the corresponding Tokyo time using the timezone and daylight saving rules in effect on that date.

How do I convert London time to Tokyo time?

Enter a London date and time in the world clock converter. The page converts it to Tokyo, preserves the correct calendar day, and applies the relevant timezone and daylight saving rules automatically.

Do London and Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

London uses Europe/London, and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. Their daylight saving rules can differ by location and date. Check the transition details on this page or the time zone directory before planning around a clock change.

What is the best meeting time between London and Tokyo?

The best meeting time depends on working hours in both cities. Use the findtime.io meeting planner on this page to identify overlapping business hours and share a date-aware time with attendees.

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London and Tokyo — Current Time Difference

Best Meeting Times Between London and Tokyo

Quick meeting reference

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Live Time Conversions from London

Live Time Conversions from Tokyo

About London and Tokyo

Frequently Asked Questions about London & Tokyo

What is the London to Tokyo time difference?

What time is 9:00 AM in London in Tokyo?

How do I convert London time to Tokyo time?

Do London and Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

What is the best meeting time between London and Tokyo?

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