Tokyo to GMT Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Greenwich Mean Time instantly.
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Tokyo
JST
5:26
Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
9:26
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while GMT is on daylight savings (BST) right now.
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How the Tokyo to GMT time difference works
GMT is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the time zone of the United Kingdom and Ireland. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 1:00 AM GMT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
8 hours
Daylight saving
GMT only
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
GMT offset
UTC+0
Tokyo to GMT conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
LondonDublinLisbonEdinburghManchester
Tokyo to GMT questions
Is GMT ahead of or behind Tokyo?
GMT is 8 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 1:00 AM GMT, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 9:00 AM GMT.
What time is it in GMT when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 4:00 AM GMT in Greenwich Mean Time.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and GMT?
There is a 8 hours difference. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) runs 8 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and GMT observe daylight saving time?
Greenwich Mean 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 GMT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo and Greenwich Mean Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Tokyo and GMT?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers cities such as London, Dublin, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester.