Sweden to Tokyo
+7hSweden
CESTSOURCETokyo
JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CEST and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CEST (Central European Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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.
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.
Understanding the +7h Gap: Sweden vs Tokyo
Sweden runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Sweden 7 hours ahead of Tokyo — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sweden it is 4:00 PM in Tokyo. Midnight in Sweden is 7:00 AM in Tokyo.Sweden observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Sweden to Tokyo time conversion table
| Sweden (CEST) | Tokyo (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Sweden to Tokyo time
- Scheduling a call from Sweden to Tokyo: a 10:00 AM start in Sweden lands at 5:00 PM in Tokyo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Sweden and Tokyo are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CEST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Tokyo local time against Sweden keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sweden and need Tokyo colleagues present.
- Sweden: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
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.
Best time to call between Sweden and Tokyo
Both Sweden and Tokyo sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CEST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Sweden and Tokyo overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM CEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Sweden is 7 hours ahead of Tokyo (CEST UTC+02:00 → JST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM CEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Sweden
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Tokyo
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sweden and Tokyo?
Sweden (CEST, UTC+02:00) is 7 hours ahead of Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Sweden time to Tokyo time?
Add +7h to Sweden local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sweden is 4:00 PM in Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo right now?
Tokyo uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Sweden.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Sweden?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM CEST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM JST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Sweden or Tokyo?
Sweden is 7 hours ahead of Tokyo. When it is 12:00 PM in Sweden it is 7:00 PM in Tokyo.
Do Sweden and Tokyo use different time zones?
Sweden (Sweden) uses CEST at UTC+02:00, while Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Stockholm and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sweden–Tokyo difference?
Yes at the moment: Sweden is on daylight saving time and Tokyo is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Sweden's time zone?
CEST also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CEST, Sweden's zone?
CEST is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between Sweden and Tokyo?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Sweden and Tokyo?
Tokyo is +7h from Sweden.
What timezone is Sweden in?
Sweden operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
Which cities are in the JST timezone?
Major cities in the JST timezone include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka.
What is the UTC offset for JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the JST timezone?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
When is it midnight in Sweden, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sweden (CET), it is +7h later in Tokyo (JST).
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