London – Tokyo
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo.
London, United Kingdom (Europe/London) · Tokyo, Japan (Asia/Tokyo)
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 20:00 in Tokyo. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 9 hours / 8 hours depending on the season.
Hour conversion: London → Tokyo
| London | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
The table reflects the current difference — values shift around DST transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 9 hours / 8 hours depending on the season.
When it is 12:00 in London, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 20:00 in Tokyo.
Which time zones are London and Tokyo in?
London uses the Europe/London zone and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (IANA identifiers). The difference is computed from the official time-zone database, including daylight saving time.
Does the difference change during the year?
The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 9 hours / 8 hours depending on the season.