Does Japan Change the Clocks? 🇯🇵
Japan does not change its clocks
UTC+9
No — Japan does not change its clocks and stays on UTC+9 all year. Japan is usually 6 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 7 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 7 hours ahead.
Clock change dates in Japan
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| TokyoTokyo · Asia/Tokyo | no change · UTC+9 | no change · UTC+9 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
Japan is usually 6 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 7 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 7 hours ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Japan change the clocks?
No. Japan does not observe daylight saving time — and stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Japan?
Japan is usually 6 hours ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 7 hours ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 7 hours ahead.
What time is it in Japan now?
See the "Current time in Japan" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.