Tokyo to London
-8hTokyo
JSTSOURCELondon
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
About Tokyo
WikipediaTokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Tokyo vs London: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Tokyo 8 hours behind London — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo it is 1:00 AM in London. Midnight in Tokyo is 4:00 PM in London.London observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Tokyo to London time conversion table
| Tokyo (JST) | London (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Tokyo to London time
- Scheduling a call from Tokyo to London: a 10:00 AM start in Tokyo lands at 2:00 AM in London, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: Tokyo and London have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in London is 1:00 AM in Tokyo.
- Watching a live event or market open: Tokyo viewers need 1:00 AM in London to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:00 AM if the event is anchored to Tokyo.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h gap is not.
- With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Tokyo takes the early slot, the next week London does.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Tokyo and London
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. London opens at 9:00 AM BST, which is 1:00 AM in Tokyo, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Tokyo and London have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Tokyo is 8 hours behind London (JST UTC+09:00 → BST UTC+01:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Tokyo
Does not observe DST
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00) is 8 hours behind London (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert Tokyo time to London time?
Add -8h to Tokyo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 1:00 AM in London.
What time is it in London right now?
London uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from Tokyo.
What is the best time to call London from Tokyo?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Tokyo, which is 5:00 AM in London.
Which is behind, Tokyo or London?
Tokyo is 8 hours behind London. When it is 12:00 PM in Tokyo it is 4:00 AM in London.
Do Tokyo and London use different time zones?
Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tokyo–London difference?
Yes at the moment: London is on daylight saving time and Tokyo is not, so the -8h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Tokyo's time zone?
JST also covers Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and 1 more.
Which countries use JST, Tokyo's zone?
JST is used in Japan.
Is there a day difference between Tokyo and London?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
London is -8h from Tokyo.
What timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
What timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Tokyo and London?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Tokyo works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST and London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT (-8h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Tokyo and London?
Tokyo uses JPY (¥) while London uses GBP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Tokyo and London compare in size?
Tokyo has a population of approximately 14 million (metro: 37.4 million), while London has approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Tokyo and London?
Tokyo is known for Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple. London is famous for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace.
Do Tokyo and London have stock exchanges?
Yes. Tokyo has the TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange) and London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange). The -8h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use JST (Japan Standard Time)?
JST is used in Japan.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No, JST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about JST?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Tokyo, what time is it in London?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tokyo (JST), it is -8h later in London (GMT).
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