What Time Is It in Japan?
See what time it is in Japan right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
Japan uses a single time zone, Asia/Tokyo. The time is UTC+9 (JST) all year, with no daylight saving time. Japan is normally 8 hours ahead of London. The difference is 9 hours ahead for about 5 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan: the time is UTC+9 (JST) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Japan have daylight saving time?
No. Japan uses the same time all year, so the clocks are never changed.
What is the time difference between Japan and London?
Japan is normally 8 hours ahead of London. The difference is 9 hours ahead for about 5 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.