CET to Tokyo Time Converter
Convert Central European Time to Tokyo instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Central European Time
CET
9:10
Tokyo
JST
4:10
CET is on daylight savings (CEST), while Tokyo is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the CET to Tokyo time difference works
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of CET. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM Tokyo. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
7 hours
Daylight saving
CET only
CET offset
UTC+1
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
CET to Tokyo conversion chart
| Central European Time (CET) | Tokyo (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CET (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tokyo). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
CET to Tokyo questions
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind CET?
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of CET. So 9:00 AM CET is 4:00 PM Tokyo, and 5:00 PM CET is 12:00 AM Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 PM CET?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) CET in Central European Time, it is 7:00 PM Tokyo in Tokyo.
How many hours difference is there between CET and Tokyo?
There is a 7 hours difference. Tokyo (JST) runs 7 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET).
Do CET and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Central European Time observes daylight saving time but Tokyo does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and Tokyo?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CET (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tokyo). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Central European Time and Tokyo.
Which cities use CET and Tokyo?
Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw. Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto.