Current Time in Tokyo
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Asia/Tokyo
Timezone Details
| Timezone | JST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+9:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country |  Japan |
| Population | 13.9 million |
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About Tokyo Time Zone (JST)
Tokyo, the capital of Japan and the world's most populous city, operates on Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) year-round. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so JST remains constant at UTC+9 throughout the year.
Key fact: Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of UTC, 14 hours ahead of New York (EST), and 1 hour ahead of Seoul.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Tokyo with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Tokyo Time
What time is it in Tokyo right now? +
The current time in Tokyo, Japan is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Tokyo is in the JST timezone (UTC+9:00).
What timezone is Tokyo in? +
Tokyo is in the JST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Tokyo. The UTC offset is +9:00 (year-round).Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+9:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Tokyo? +
Tokyo's UTC offset is UTC+9:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London? +
Tokyo (JST) is UTC+9:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of UTC, 14 hours ahead of New York (EST), and 1 hour ahead of Seoul.
How do I convert Tokyo time to UTC? +
To convert Tokyo time to UTC, subtract UTC+9:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Tokyo and the UTC offset is UTC+9:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Tokyo in? +
Tokyo is located in Asia. It is the 13.9 million population city in Japan.
What is the IANA timezone name for Tokyo? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Tokyo is
Asia/Tokyo. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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