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Time in TokyoUTC+09

Live clock and time-zone data for Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo), UTC+09 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
08:25
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Day
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Current UTC offset
UTC+09
Abbreviation
GMT+9
Population
13,960,000
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Cultural and business context

Tokyo keeps time under Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo) — a UTC+09 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Japan workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 12:00 to 13:00. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+09 year-round.

Currency
JPY ¥
Dial
+81
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Tokyo, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with Shanghai
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 10:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 14:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Tokyo ↔ Shanghai
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Is it daytime in Tokyo right now?

Yes — it is currently daytime in Tokyo.

Is Tokyo in the same time zone as Seoul?

Tokyo shares the IANA zone Asia/Tokyo. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in Japan share the same clock.

How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Shanghai?

The live difference between Tokyo and Shanghai is −1h.

When is noon in Tokyo?

Noon in Tokyo corresponds to UTC+09 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

What time zone abbreviation does Tokyo use?

Tokyo uses the abbreviation GMT+9, which corresponds to the IANA zone Asia/Tokyo.

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