Tokyo to UTC Time Converter
Convert Tokyo to Coordinated Universal Time instantly.
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Tokyo
JST
5:27
Coordinated Universal Time
UTC
8:27
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How the Tokyo to UTC time difference works
UTC is 9 hours behind Tokyo. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. For example, 9:00 AM Tokyo is 12:00 AM UTC. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
9 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
UTC offset
UTC+0
Tokyo to UTC conversion chart
| Tokyo (JST) | Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Cities in each time zone
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
Tokyo to UTC questions
Is UTC ahead of or behind Tokyo?
UTC is 9 hours behind Tokyo. So 9:00 AM Tokyo is 12:00 AM UTC, and 5:00 PM Tokyo is 8:00 AM UTC.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 PM Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Tokyo in Tokyo, it is 3:00 AM UTC in Coordinated Universal Time.
How many hours difference is there between Tokyo and UTC?
There is a 9 hours difference. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) runs 9 hours behind Tokyo (JST).
Do Tokyo and UTC observe daylight saving time?
Neither Tokyo nor Coordinated Universal Time observes daylight saving time, so the 9 hours difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and UTC?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Tokyo and Coordinated Universal 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 UTC?
Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako.