Current Time in Tokyo, Japan
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00 · 9,733,276pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+9 — Japan Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+09:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Tokyo |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| Day Length | 14h 32m |
| Solar noon | 11:44 |
| Twilight | 03:58 – 19:30 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 35.69°, 139.69° |
| Country | Japan |
| Calling code | +81 |
Plan with Tokyo time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Tokyo.
Local rhythm
It is currently night in Tokyo, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+9.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Shanghai: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Tokyo matches 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Tokyo does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Tokyo
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +16h |
| London | +8h |
| Berlin | +7h |
| Dubai | +5h |
| Mumbai | +3h 30m |
| Shanghai | +1h |
| Sydney | -1h |
| São Paulo | +12h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+09:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Tokyo. Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Tokyo today?
Sunrise 04:28, sunset 19:01. Day length: 14h 32m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 11:44.
Moon phase in Tokyo?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.