Time Difference Between London and Tokyo

    The current time difference between London, United Kingdom and Tokyo, Japan is 9 hours. Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London. The time difference may change during Daylight Saving Time.

    London, United Kingdom

    Current Time

    8:49:13 PM

    Thursday, September 3, 2026

    UTC+0
    DST Observed

    Tokyo, Japan

    Current Time

    4:49:13 AM

    Friday, September 4, 2026

    UTC+9
    No DST

    Time Conversion Table

    LondonTokyoDate
    12:00 AM9:00 AMSame Day
    1:00 AM10:00 AMSame Day
    2:00 AM11:00 AMSame Day
    3:00 AM12:00 PMSame Day
    4:00 AM1:00 PMSame Day
    5:00 AM2:00 PMSame Day
    6:00 AM3:00 PMSame Day
    7:00 AM4:00 PMSame Day
    8:00 AM5:00 PMSame Day
    9:00 AM6:00 PMSame Day
    10:00 AM7:00 PMSame Day
    11:00 AM8:00 PMSame Day
    12:00 PM9:00 PMSame Day
    1:00 PM10:00 PMSame Day
    2:00 PM11:00 PMSame Day
    3:00 PM12:00 AM
    Next Day
    4:00 PM1:00 AM
    Next Day
    5:00 PM2:00 AM
    Next Day
    6:00 PM3:00 AM
    Next Day
    7:00 PM4:00 AM
    Next Day
    8:00 PM5:00 AM
    Next Day
    9:00 PM6:00 AM
    Next Day
    10:00 PM7:00 AM
    Next Day
    11:00 PM8:00 AM
    Next Day

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    Time Zones of London and Tokyo

    London Time Zone

    • Timezone: Europe/London
    • Standard UTC Offset: UTC+0
    • DST: Observed
    • DST Offset: UTC+1

    Tokyo Time Zone

    • Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
    • Standard UTC Offset: UTC+9
    • DST: Not observed

    Does the Time Difference Change During the Year?

    United Kingdom observes DST but Japan does not. During United Kingdom's DST period, the time difference changes by 1 hour. The United Kingdom observes British Summer Time (BST) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. During BST, clocks move forward one hour from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).

    Is Tokyo Ahead or Behind London?

    Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London. For example, when it is 8:00 AM in London, it is 5:00 PM in Tokyo. When it is 10:00 PM in London, it is 7:00 AM the next day in Tokyo.

    About London and Tokyo

    About London

    London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). As one of the world's leading financial centers and a global cultural hub, London follows UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 during British Summer Time. The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, making London the historic reference point for world time.

    About Tokyo

    Tokyo, Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area, operates on Japan Standard Time (JST/UTC+9). As a global center for technology, finance, and culture, Tokyo's time zone is essential for international business coordination across Asia and beyond.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Time Converter

    Tokyo

    6:00 PM

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    7:49:13 PM

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