Current Time in Tokyo, Japan
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
日本
Dialling: +81
City Details
Tokyo
東京
Lat: 35.6895° N
Long: 139.6917° E
Population: 37,400,068
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
GMT+9
Public Holidays in Japan
Shōwa Day
昭和の日
Constitution Memorial Day
憲法記念日
Greenery Day
みどりの日
Via Nager.Date
Time Difference from You to Tokyo
Business Hours in Tokyo
Sunrise & Sunset in Tokyo Today
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather in Tokyo, Japan
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Moon Phase in Tokyo Tonight
Overview
Tokyo is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area, with 41 million people in Greater Tokyo as of 2024. It has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city on Earth and consistently ranks as the world's safest megacity by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Administrative Region
Kantō
JP-13
Local Currency
¥
Metadata
- Web Domain.jp
- ISO CodeJP-13
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Originally a 12th-century fishing village called Edo, the Edo clan established a fortified settlement here. Edo Castle was built in 1457 and the city became Japan's political centre in 1603 when Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Shogunate. It was renamed Tokyo — meaning Eastern Capital — in 1868 when Emperor Meiji relocated the imperial court here.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
- •Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky observation deck
- •teamLab Planets digital art museum
- •Shinjuku Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho
- •Tsukiji Outer Market for morning sushi
🎒 Visitor Tip
Buy a Suica or Pasmo IC card at the airport — it works on every train, subway and bus and even pays for convenience store food. Explore neighbourhoods one at a time; Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa and Yanaka each feel like a different city. 7-Eleven and FamilyMart serve genuinely good food for under £3.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on low alluvial plains at the head of Tokyo Bay. The western part of the metropolis rises into the Okutama Mountains, with Mount Kumotori reaching 2,017m. The 23 Special Wards — the urban core — sit on flat reclaimed coastal land averaging just 15m above sea level.
Climate Stats
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa)
Avg Summer
27°C
Avg Winter
5°C
Annual Rainfall
1529 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / Distance
🚄 Rail ConnectionsOperator / Distance
Nearby Cities & Excursions
Other times compared to Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions about time in Tokyo
What timezone is Tokyo in?↓
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTCGMT+9.
Does Japan observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo stays on JST (UTCGMT+9) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is JST?↓
JST stands for Asia/Tokyo. It is UTCGMT+9 and is the standard time used in Japan.
How many hours ahead is Tokyo compared to London?↓
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 8 hours.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?↓
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Tokyo?↓
The time displayed for Tokyo is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+9 mean for Tokyo?↓
UTCGMT+9 means Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?↓
Standard business hours in Tokyo are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM JST (UTCGMT+9). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Japan national calendar.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Tokyo is typically early morning in London (8–10 AM GMT), which corresponds to late afternoon or evening in Tokyo. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.