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Current Time in Tokyo, Japan

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Tokyo in?

Tokyo is located in Asia. It is the 13.9 million population city in Japan.

Japan · JST · UTC+9:00

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Asia/Tokyo

📅 Public Holidays in Japan (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Japan. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 12

Coming of Age Day

Feb 11

National Foundation Day

Mar 20

Vernal Equinox Day

Apr 29

Showa Day

May 3

Constitution Memorial Day

May 4

Greenery Day

May 5

Children's Day

Aug 11

Mountain Day

Sep 21

Respect for the Aged Day

Nov 3

Culture Day

Nov 23

Labour Thanksgiving Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Tokyo

Find the best hours for a call between Tokyo (JST, UTC+9:00) and another city.

Calling to:

✈ Tokyo Airport & Flight Time Calculator

✈ HND Tokyo Haneda

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🚇 Getting Around Tokyo

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Tokyo Metro + Toei Subway (285 stations)

⏰ 5:00–00:30 · 13 lines

💡 Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card — works on all trains, buses, even convenience stores.

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JR East (inc. Yamanote Line)

💡 Yamanote Line loops around central Tokyo — most useful for tourists.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Bus

💡 Less used by tourists but covers areas without metro.

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Taxis & GO app

💡 Expensive but safe and reliable. GO app is the main taxi app.

🎫 Tickets & Passes

Single: ¥180–320 (distance-based)

✈ Airport link: Narita Express (N'EX): ¥3,070 to Shinjuku

💡 IC cards (Suica/Pasmo) give slight discount over paper tickets

📱 Recommended app: Google Maps or Hyperdia for train routes

🏛 Top Attractions in Tokyo

Highlights, entry prices & insider tips

Senso-ji Temple Free

Historic

💡 Arrive before 7am to see it without crowds. Nakamise shopping street nearby.

Shibuya Crossing Free

Landmark

💡 Watch from Starbucks or Mag's Park above for the best aerial view.

teamLab Planets ¥3,200

Art

💡 Immersive digital art — book weeks ahead, especially weekends.

Shinjuku Gyoen ¥500

Park

💡 Best cherry blossom spot in Tokyo (late March–early April).

Tsukiji Outer Market Free

Food

💡 Arrive by 8am for fresh sushi breakfast. Inner market moved to Toyosu.

Tokyo Skytree ¥2,100

View

💡 Tallest structure in Japan. Views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.

Akihabara Free

Neighbourhood

💡 Electric Town — anime, manga, electronics. Unique Tokyo experience.

Meiji Shrine Free

Historic

💡 Peaceful forest in the middle of the city. Arrive early for morning rituals.

🎟 Money-saving tip: IC card (Suica/Pasmo) doubles as payment in most shops, vending machines and convenience stores.

🍽 Where to Eat in Tokyo

Local favourites & must-try dishes

Ichiran Ramen £

Ramen · Multiple locations

💡 Solo dining booths — order your spice level and broth strength. Queue but moves fast.

Tsukiji Sushi Dai ££

Sushi · Tsukiji

💡 Arrive by 7am and queue. Omakase breakfast sushi — best in Tokyo for the price.

Sukiyabashi Jiro ££££

Sushi · Ginza

💡 The Jiro Dreams of Sushi restaurant. 3 Michelin stars. Book months ahead through concierge.

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu ££

Izakaya · Nishi-Azabu

💡 Inspired Kill Bill restaurant. Order yakitori skewers and sake.

Uobei Shibuya £

Conveyor Sushi · Shibuya

💡 Order via touchscreen, sushi arrives by bullet train. Fun and cheap.

Narisawa ££££

Japanese-French · Minami-Aoyama

💡 Consistently in World's 50 Best. Innovative satoyama cuisine. Book 2+ months ahead.

£ = under ¥1,500 · ££ = ¥1,500–5,000 · £££ = ¥5,000–15,000 · ££££ = ¥15,000+

💡 Local tip: Many top Tokyo restaurants require booking through your hotel concierge — they have connections foreigners don't.

🏨 Where to Stay in Tokyo

Best hotels for every budget

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel ¥12,000–22,000/night

★★★★ · Shinjuku

💡 Great location for transport and nightlife. Rooftop bar. Book direct.

NOHGA Hotel Ueno ¥15,000–25,000/night

★★★★ · Ueno

💡 Design hotel near Ueno Park and Asakusa. Excellent breakfast.

Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado ¥3,500–6,000/night

Hostel · Multiple

💡 Best capsule hotel experience. Men-only floors available. Clean and modern.

The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo ¥80,000+/night

★★★★★ · Roppongi

💡 Floors 45–53 of Midtown Tower. Views of Mt. Fuji on clear days.

APA Hotel ¥8,000–15,000/night

★★★ · Multiple

💡 Ubiquitous budget business hotel. Compact rooms, great locations, reliable.

💡 Area tip: Stay in Shinjuku or Shibuya for best transport access. Asakusa is best for traditional atmosphere.

🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Tokyo

Theatres, clubs, live music & local events

Golden Gai (Shinjuku) Bars

💡 200+ tiny bars crammed into 6 narrow alleyways. Each holds 5–8 people. Magical and unique to Tokyo.

Robot Restaurant Show

💡 Absurd, loud, uniquely Japanese experience. More show than restaurant. Book ahead.

Kabukiza Theatre Theatre

💡 Traditional Kabuki performances. Single-act tickets available — no need to sit through full day.

Shibuya nightlife Nightclub

💡 Womb and Contact are best clubs. Ageha in Shinkiba is massive for big nights.

TeamLab Borderless Art/Event

💡 New location opened 2024 in Azabudai Hills. Book online — one of the world's most immersive experiences.

Sumo Tournament Sport

💡 Tournaments in January, May, September in Tokyo (Ryogoku Kokugikan). Book tickets online via JTA.

Karaoke (any) Nightlife

💡 Private karaoke rooms are a Japanese institution. Big Echo and Joysound are main chains. Go after midnight.

Omoide Yokocho Bars

💡 Memory Lane — tiny yakitori stalls under the Shinjuku tracks. Atmospheric, smoky, unforgettable.

🌙 Nightlife tip: Tokyo has no last-call culture — many bars open until dawn. Last trains leave around 00:30, after which taxis become expensive. Night buses exist but complex for tourists.

💡 Travel Tips for Tokyo

Practical info for a smooth trip

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Currency

Japanese Yen (¥). Japan is still largely cash-based — withdraw yen at 7-Eleven or Japan Post ATMs which accept foreign cards.

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Weather

Four distinct seasons. Cherry blossom (late March–April) and autumn foliage (November) are most beautiful.

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SIM / Data

Buy a pocket WiFi or data SIM at the airport (IIJmio, NTT Docomo). Many restaurants have free WiFi.

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Plugs

Type A plugs (2 flat pins, 100V). EU and UK visitors need both adapter and converter.

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Tipping

Tipping is NOT done in Japan — it can be considered rude. Service is always included and always excellent.

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Rubbish

Almost no public bins. Carry a small bag for your rubbish — littering is socially unacceptable.

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Emergency

Police: 110, Ambulance/Fire: 119. Japan is one of the safest countries in the world for tourists.

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Safety

Extremely safe. Violent crime is rare. Lost items are usually handed in. Earthquakes are possible — follow local guidance.

📅 Best time to visit

March–April (cherry blossom) and October–November (autumn leaves). Avoid July–August (hot, humid, typhoon season).

🛂 Visa information

Visa-free for EU, US, Canada, Australia, UK (up to 90 days). Register on Visit Japan Web for faster immigration.

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.

What time is sunrise in Tokyo today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Tokyo are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Tokyo's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Tokyo? +

Sunset times in Tokyo are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Tokyo? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Tokyo to London, Tokyo to New York, Tokyo to Dubai, Tokyo to Tokyo.