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Shinjuku skyscrapers with Mount Fuji behind, Tokyo, Japan
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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

Current time difference between Tokyo and other cities
Compared withDifference
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.

Nearby Cities

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.

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