London to Tokyo time

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Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London

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12:56:42 AM
Wed, May 27
BST(UTC+1)
8:56:42 AM
Wed, May 27
JST(UTC+9)

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Source cityUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom • BST

GB flagLondon, United Kingdom

12:56:41am
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
BST(UTC+1)

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Time zoneBST
UTC offsetUTC+1
Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST
Next changeDaylight Saving Time ends October 25, 2026 at 2:00 am — clocks go back 1 hour (BST → GMT).
Destination cityJapan flagJapan • JST

JP flagTokyo, Japan

8:56:42am
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
JST(UTC+9)

Weather in Tokyo now

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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

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9:00 AMWed5:00 PMWed
12:00 PMWed8:00 PMWed
3:00 PMWed11:00 PMWed
6:00 PMWed2:00 AMThu

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About London and Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions about London & Tokyo

What is the current time difference between London and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. London uses BST while Tokyo uses JST.

How do the UTC offsets compare?

London is currently UTC+1 and Tokyo is UTC+9.

Do London and Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

London ends Daylight Saving Time on October 25, 2026 at 2:00 am. Clocks go back 1 hour.
Tokyo has no upcoming Daylight Saving Time change.

How can I plan meetings for London and Tokyo?

Use the meeting planner tool on this page to find overlapping business hours between London and Tokyo, or use findtime.io to set and share through Google Calendar, Outlook, or .ics files.
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