Tokyo to London Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to London instantly.
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Tokyo
JST
5:30
London
BST
9:30
Tokyo is on standard time (JST), while London is on daylight savings (BST) right now.
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How the Tokyo to London time difference works
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. London (BST) is a city in United Kingdom. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 1:00 AM London. 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
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
London offset
UTC+0
Tokyo to London conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | London (BST) |
|---|---|
| 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
London (BST)
Manchester (UK)BirminghamLiverpoolGlasgowLeedsBelfast
Tokyo to London questions
Is London ahead of or behind Tokyo?
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 1:00 AM London, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 9:00 AM London.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 4:00 AM London in London.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and London?
There is a 8 hours difference. London (BST) runs 8 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and London 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 Tokyo and London?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo and London 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 London?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. London (BST) covers cities such as Manchester (UK), Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Belfast.