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Tokyo to London Time Difference

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London is 8 hours behind Tokyo

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7:34:23 AM
Tue, Jul 21
JST(UTC+9)
11:34:23 PM
Mon, Jul 20
BST(UTC+1)

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Source cityJapan flagJapan • JST

JP flagTokyo, Japan

7:34:23am
Tuesday, Jul 21, 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

11:34:23pm
Monday, Jul 20, 2026
BST(UTC+1)

Weather in London now

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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

TokyoLocal overlapLondon
6:00 AMTue10:00 PMMon
9:00 AMTue1:00 AMTue
12:00 PMTue4:00 AMTue
3:00 PMTue7:00 AMTue
6:00 PMTue10:00 AMTue

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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?

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

How do I convert Tokyo time to London time?

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

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. 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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