Current Time in Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo currently observes Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).

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JST UTC+9 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
12:38:58

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It is on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo currently observes Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time.
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About Tokyo

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the most populous metropolitan area on Earth. Japan keeps a single time zone year-round, Japan Standard Time (UTC+9), with no daylight saving changes.

Daylight today

Sunrise and sunset in Tokyo

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↑ Sunrise 5:51 AM 11 hours 9 minutes of daylight Sunset 5:00 PM ↓
Time differences

Tokyo vs major cities right now

Shanghai China −1h Beijing China −1h Istanbul Turkey −6h Lagos Nigeria −8h Mumbai India −3:30 Sao Paulo Brazil −12h Mexico City Mexico −15h Delhi India −3:30

Differences update automatically when either side starts or ends daylight saving time. Tap a row for the full conversion page with a 24-hour table.

Reference

Tokyo time zone details

Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Zone name
Japan Standard Time (JST)
UTC offset now
UTC+9
Daylight saving
Not observed
Business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in UTC
Coordinates
35.69, 139.69

Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Tokyo in?

Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone and observes Japan Standard Time (JST). The current UTC offset is UTC+9.

What is the current time in Tokyo?

It is currently 12:38 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time.

When is sunrise and sunset in Tokyo today?

Sunrise today is at 5:51 AM and sunset at 5:00 PM, 11 hours 9 minutes of daylight.

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