Tokyo to London time

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London is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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9:48:25 PM
Fri, May 15
JST(UTC+9)
1:48:25 PM
Fri, May 15
BST(UTC+1)

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Source cityJapan flagJapan • JST

JP flagTokyo, Japan

09:48:24pm
Friday, May 15, 2026
JST(UTC+9)

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Time zoneJST
UTC offsetUTC+9
Daylight Saving TimeNot Observed
Next changeNo upcoming shift on record
Destination cityUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom • BST

GB flagLondon, United Kingdom

01:48:24pm
Friday, May 15, 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 1:00 am — clocks go back 1 hour (BST → GMT).

Tokyo and London — Current Time Difference

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

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 Tokyo and London

For teams across Tokyo and London, 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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6:00 AMFri10:00 PMThu
9:00 AMFri1:00 AMFri
12:00 PMFri4:00 AMFri
3:00 PMFri7:00 AMFri
6:00 PMFri10:00 AMFri

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About Tokyo and London

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tokyo & London

What is the current time difference between Tokyo and London?

London is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo uses JST while London uses BST.

How do the UTC offsets compare?

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

Do Tokyo and London observe Daylight Saving Time?

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

How can I plan meetings for Tokyo and London?

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