Tokyo to Dublin
-8hTokyo
JSTSOURCEDublin
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and IST (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.
Time Conversion Guide: Tokyo to Dublin
Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. Dublin runs on Irish Standard Time (IST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Tokyo 8 hours behind Dublin — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo it is 1:00 AM in Dublin. Midnight in Tokyo is 4:00 PM in Dublin.Dublin observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Tokyo to Dublin time conversion table
| Tokyo (JST) | Dublin (IST) | 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 Dublin time
- Scheduling a call from Tokyo to Dublin: a 10:00 AM start in Tokyo lands at 2:00 AM in Dublin, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: Tokyo and Dublin 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 Dublin is 1:00 AM in Tokyo.
- Watching a live event or market open: Tokyo viewers need 1:00 AM in Dublin 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 Dublin does.
- Dublin: 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 Dublin
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dublin opens at 9:00 AM IST, 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 Dublin 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 Dublin (JST UTC+09:00 → IST 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
Dublin
☀ 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 Dublin?
Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00) is 8 hours behind Dublin (IST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert Tokyo time to Dublin time?
Add -8h to Tokyo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 1:00 AM in Dublin.
What time is it in Dublin right now?
Dublin uses IST 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 Dublin 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 Dublin.
Which is behind, Tokyo or Dublin?
Tokyo is 8 hours behind Dublin. When it is 12:00 PM in Tokyo it is 4:00 AM in Dublin.
Do Tokyo and Dublin use different time zones?
Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while Dublin (Ireland) uses IST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and Europe/Dublin.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tokyo–Dublin difference?
Yes at the moment: Dublin 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 Dublin?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Dublin?
Dublin 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 Dublin in?
Dublin operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
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 Dublin?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tokyo (JST), it is -8h later in Dublin (GMT).
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