
Current Time in Tokyo, Japan
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
JSTUTC+9
Tokyo time zone
Time Zone
Japan Standard Time (JST)
IANA: Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset
UTC+9
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
35.69° N, 139.69° E
Sunrise
5:27 AM
Sunset
5:41 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to New York | -13 hours | |
| Tokyo to London | -8 hours | |
| Tokyo to Dubai | -5 hours | |
| Tokyo to New Delhi | -3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Tokyo to Sydney | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Tokyo. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Tokyo
What time zone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo), which is JST (UTC+9) all year.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on JST (UTC+9) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 13 hours behind Tokyo. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tokyo?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:27 AM and sets at 5:41 PM local time, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Japan on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Japan uses a single time zone, so Tokyo has the same local time as the rest of the country.