UTC to Tokyo Time Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time to Tokyo instantly.
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Coordinated Universal Time
UTC
8:26
Tokyo
JST
5:26
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How the UTC to Tokyo time difference works
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of UTC. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by. Tokyo (JST) is a city in Japan. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 6:00 PM Tokyo. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
9 hours
Daylight saving
Neither
UTC offset
UTC+0
Tokyo offset
UTC+9
UTC to Tokyo conversion chart
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | Tokyo (JST) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
Tokyo (JST)
OsakaNagoyaSapporoFukuokaKobeKyoto
UTC to Tokyo questions
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind UTC?
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of UTC. So 9:00 AM UTC is 6:00 PM Tokyo, and 5:00 PM UTC is 2:00 AM Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 PM UTC?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) UTC in Coordinated Universal Time, it is 9:00 PM Tokyo in Tokyo.
How many hours difference is there between UTC and Tokyo?
There is a 9 hours difference. Tokyo (JST) runs 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Do UTC and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Coordinated Universal Time nor Tokyo 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 UTC and Tokyo?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Coordinated Universal Time 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 UTC and Tokyo?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako. Tokyo (JST) covers cities such as Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto.