Current time in
Tokyo, Japan
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+09:00 · DST not in effect
About Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan observes UTC+09:00 right now on the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JST). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Tokyo, Japan lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Tokyo
- Abbreviation
- JST
- UTC offset
- UTC+09:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Tokyo, Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
Tokyo, Japan vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo (this zone) | UTC+09:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Tokyo, Japan right now? ▾
The current time in Tokyo, Japan is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).
What is the UTC offset for Tokyo, Japan? ▾
Tokyo, Japan is currently at UTC+09:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Tokyo, Japan observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Tokyo, Japan is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Tokyo, Japan use? ▾
Tokyo, Japan uses the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.