Tokyo to London Time: Difference & Converter

Today: London is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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United KingdomDST −1h Oct 25
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Source cityJapan flagJapan • JST

JP flagTokyo, Japan

12:41:41pm
Monday, Oct 19, 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

4:41:41am
Monday, Oct 19, 2026
BST(UTC+1)

Weather in London now

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Time zoneBST
UTC offsetUTC+1
Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST
March
29
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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.
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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.

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 12 AM), while London mornings align with Tokyo evenings. Teams often rely on recorded updates and asynchronous tools for daily collaboration.

Use the interactive meeting planner above to find exact overlapping hours for your schedule.

Quick meeting reference

TokyoLocal overlapLondon
6:00 AMMon→10:00 PMSun
9:00 AMMon→1:00 AMMon
12:00 PMMon→4:00 AMMon
3:00 PMMon→7:00 AMMon
6:00 PMMon→10:00 AMMon

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Tokyo
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London
BST+1
United KingdomDST −1h Oct 25
4:41 AMMon, Oct 19
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About Tokyo and London

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tokyo & London

What is the Tokyo to London time difference?

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

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

Choose a date in the converter, then move the time converter slider to 9:00 AM in Tokyo and read the corresponding London time and calendar day. Use “Open in planner” to open these cities in the planner so you can add more.

How do I convert Tokyo time to London time?

Move the time converter slider to the Tokyo time you want to compare on the selected date, then read the London row. Check the date shown in each row because the other city may be on the previous or next day. Use the Date control to compare another day, or Today to return to today’s date.

Do Tokyo and London observe Daylight Saving Time?

Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo, and London uses Europe/London. 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 Tokyo and London?

The best meeting time depends on working hours in both cities. Choose “Open in planner” to open these cities in the findtime.io planner so you can add more. Daylight saving changes can make a future date’s time difference different from today’s.
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