Time difference

London – Tokyo

−9h

London is 9 hours behind Tokyo.

London, United Kingdom (Europe/London) · Tokyo, Japan (Asia/Tokyo)

London is 9 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 21:00 in Tokyo. The difference varies across the year because of daylight saving time: 9 hours / 8 hours depending on the season.

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Hour conversion: London → Tokyo

LondonTokyo
07:0016:00
09:0018:00
12:0021:00
15:0000:00 (next day)
18:0003:00 (next day)
20:0005:00 (next day)
22:0007:00 (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 9 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 21:00 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.

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