London & Tokyo time difference

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London (9 hours in winter). Current time, 24-hour table, DST changes and the best time to call.

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London (9 hours in winter).

City Comparison Insights

  • London — United Kingdom, Europe/London (UTC+1), GBP, Local time: 00:38
  • Tokyo — Japan, Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), JPY, Local time: 08:38

London to Tokyo time conversion table (24 hours)

Each hour in London with the matching time in Tokyo. +1 is the next day, −1 the previous day.

LondonTokyo
00:0008:00
01:0009:00
02:0010:00
03:0011:00
04:0012:00
05:0013:00
06:0014:00
07:0015:00
08:0016:00
09:0017:00
10:0018:00
11:0019:00
12:0020:00
13:0021:00
14:0022:00
15:0023:00
16:0000:00 +1
17:0001:00 +1
18:0002:00 +1
19:0003:00 +1
20:0004:00 +1
21:0005:00 +1
22:0006:00 +1
23:0007:00 +1

Best time to call or meet

Business hours (09:00–17:00) do not overlap. Best compromise: London 08:00–10:00 = Tokyo 16:00–18:00.

Daylight saving time (DST)

  • Summer time: 8 hours / Winter time: 9 hours.
  • From October 25, 2026, the difference becomes 9 hours.
  • From March 28, 2027, the difference becomes 8 hours.
  • London: UTC offset changes from UTC+1 to UTC±0 on October 25, 2026.
  • Tokyo: no daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London (9 hours in winter).

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9:00 in London?

When it is 9:00 in London, it is 17:00 in Tokyo.

What is the best time to call from London to Tokyo?

Business hours (09:00–17:00) do not overlap. Best compromise: London 08:00–10:00 = Tokyo 16:00–18:00.

Does daylight saving time change the time difference between London and Tokyo?

Summer time: 8 hours / Winter time: 9 hours. From October 25, 2026, the difference becomes 9 hours.

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