What time is it in Tokyo now?

The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Tokyo, Japan.

What time zone is Tokyo in?

Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time.

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No separate daylight saving offset is shown for Tokyo; check the timezone and offset above for the current status.

Current time in Tokyo

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City: Tokyo
Country: Japan

Current time in Tokyo, Japan

This live clock is Tokyo (IANA Asia/Tokyo). Japan Standard Time on this URL is UTC+9 all year—not Seoul’s page, even though the offset matches.

Japan does not observe daylight saving. When the US West Coast springs forward, the gap between this clock and Los Angeles shrinks; keep using this Tokyo URL instead of a remembered offset.

Keep the tab open for Tokyo market hours. Compare Tokyo with Seoul or Honolulu on the world-clock hub; stay here for Tokyo local time.

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Country: Japan
Common searches: Tokyo time, Japan time
Time zone: Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Daylight saving: Tokyo, Japan does not currently use a separate daylight saving offset

Tokyo time FAQ

What time is it in Tokyo now?: The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Tokyo, Japan.
What time zone is Tokyo in?: Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No separate daylight saving offset is shown for Tokyo; check the timezone and offset above for the current status.

Time differences right now

Live comparison of Tokyo with cities that often matter for meetings and calls. Differences follow the current daylight saving state on both sides.

City	Local time	Difference from Tokyo
New York, United States	5:42 AM	13 h behind
London, United Kingdom	10:42 AM	8 h behind
Shanghai, China	5:42 PM	1 h behind
Dubai, United Arab Emirates	1:42 PM	5 h behind
Sydney, Australia	8:42 PM	2 h ahead
Los Angeles, California	2:42 AM	16 h behind

City facts

Tokyo facts

Use this city snapshot alongside the live clock to compare location, daylight, airport, and nearby-city details for Tokyo.

Location

Tokyo · Tokyo · Japan

Population

13,185,502

Daylight today

5:41 AM - 5:15 PM

Climate

Humid subtropical climate · Cfa

Geography and profile

Location: Tokyo · Tokyo · Japan
Population: 13,185,502
Population density: 6,027.2 /km²
Coordinates: 35.6894, 139.6920
Area: 2,187.66 km²
Altitude: 41 m
Climate: Humid subtropical climate · Cfa

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise today: 5:41 AM
Sunset today: 5:15 PM

Airports and access

No airport details are available in this city snapshot.

Nearby cities

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Wakō · 12.9 km
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Toda · 14.3 km
Chōfu · 14.3 km
Nishitōkyō · 14.4 km

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