Current Time in Japan
GMT+9 (UTC+09:00) · 293 cities · Capital: Tokyo
Time Zone
| GMT+9 | UTC+09:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Tokyo |
| Currency | JPY (¥) |
| Calling code | +81 |
| Languages | Japanese |
| Drives on | left |
Daylight Saving Time
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+09:00 year-round.
Time planning in Japan
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Japan.
Country time shape
Japan uses one main time zone: GMT+9 (UTC+09:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Tokyo, Yokohama for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Tokyo.
DST complexity
Japan has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Japan | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-1:30 PM |
| Dubai | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Japan with Shanghai.
Time Difference from Japan
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +13h |
| Chicago | +14h |
| Los Angeles | +16h |
| London | +8h |
| Paris | +7h |
| Berlin | +7h |
| Moscow | +6h |
| Dubai | +5h |
| Mumbai | +3h 30m |
| Bangkok | +2h |
| Shanghai | +1h |
| Sydney | -1h |
| Auckland | -3h |
| São Paulo | +12h |
Time in Japan
Japan uses a single time zone: GMT+9 (UTC+09:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Tokyo. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+09:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Tokyo, followed by Yokohama. The capital, Tokyo, uses the GMT+9 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan uses the GMT+9 time zone (UTC+09:00). The IANA identifier is Asia/Tokyo. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+09:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Japan observe daylight saving time?
No. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+09:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo. The currency is the JPY (¥) and the country calling code is +81.
What is the time difference between Japan and New York?
Japan is +13h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Japan does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 293 cities in Japan. The largest include Tokyo, Yokohama.