Tokyo to CET Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Central European Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Tokyo
JST
5:26
Central European Time
CET
10:26
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while CET is on daylight savings (CEST) right now.
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How the Tokyo to CET time difference works
CET is 7 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Central European Time (CET) is used across much of central and western Europe. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 2:00 AM CET. 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
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
CET offset
UTC+1
Tokyo to CET conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tokyo (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CET). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Central European Time (CET)
ParisBerlinMadridRomeAmsterdamWarsaw
Tokyo to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind Tokyo?
CET is 7 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 2:00 AM CET, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 10:00 AM CET.
What time is it in CET when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 5:00 AM CET in Central European Time.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and CET?
There is a 7 hours difference. Central European Time (CET) runs 7 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and CET 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 Tokyo and CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tokyo (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CET). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Tokyo and Central European Time.
Which cities use Tokyo and CET?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Central European Time (CET) covers cities such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw.