London to Tokyo Time Converter
Convert London to Tokyo instantly.
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London
BST
9:30
Tokyo
JST
5:30
London is on daylight savings (BST), while Tokyo is on standard time (JST) right now.
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How the London to Tokyo time difference works
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. For example, 9:00 AM London is 5:00 PM Tokyo. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
London only
London offset
UTC+0
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
London to Tokyo conversion chart
| London (BST) | Tokyo (JST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
London to Tokyo questions
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind London?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. So 9:00 AM London is 5:00 PM Tokyo, and 5:00 PM London is 1:00 AM Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 PM London?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) London in London, it is 8:00 PM Tokyo in Tokyo.
How many hours difference is there between London and Tokyo?
There is a 8 hours difference. Tokyo (JST) runs 8 hours ahead of London (BST).
Do London and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
London 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 London and Tokyo?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in London and Tokyo does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use London and Tokyo?
London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast. Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto.