Tokyo to London — −8h
The live delta between Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) and London (Europe/London) is −8h. Teams spanning the 9559 km between them usually lock in the 17:00–18:00 Tokyo window as the sweet spot, since that's when both offices are staffed.
| Hour A | Hour B | Overlap? |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 | |
| 01:00 | 17:00 | |
| 02:00 | 18:00 | |
| 03:00 | 19:00 | |
| 04:00 | 20:00 | |
| 05:00 | 21:00 | |
| 06:00 | 22:00 | |
| 07:00 | 23:00 | |
| 08:00 | 00:00 | |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | |
| 11:00 | 03:00 | |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | |
| 13:00 | 05:00 | |
| 14:00 | 06:00 | |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | |
| 16:00 | 08:00 | |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | ● |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | |
| 19:00 | 11:00 | |
| 20:00 | 12:00 | |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | |
| 22:00 | 14:00 | |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
Right now London is −8h compared to Tokyo, although the gap can shift by one hour during daylight saving transitions.
Which city is ahead, Tokyo or London?
Tokyo is ahead of London. When London starts the workday, Tokyo is already several hours into it.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Tokyo and London?
The overlap of business hours is 17:00–18:00 Tokyo. Mornings in Tokyo usually map to late afternoon or evening in London, depending on the season.
Do Japan and United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
DST behavior differs between Japan and United Kingdom, so the gap is not constant year-round. Always re-check the offset close to the meeting date.
How can I convert a specific hour from Tokyo to London?
Use the 24-hour mapping table on this page. Each row shows the equivalent hour in both cities for the current offset.
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