Time difference between London and Tokyo
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London in January and 8 hours ahead of London in July, because their daylight saving rules differ.
Time difference right now
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Hour-by-hour conversion table
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London and Tokyo through the year
| London | Tokyo | Difference | |
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| January | UTC+0 | UTC+9 | +9 h |
| July | UTC+1 | UTC+9 | +8 h |
Time zones: London uses Europe/London, Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo. How far apart are they? See the distance from London to Tokyo. Current local time: London · Tokyo.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London in January and 8 hours ahead of London in July, because their daylight saving rules differ. The live figure at the top of this page uses today’s rules.
If it is 9:00 AM in London, what time is it in Tokyo?
In January it is 18:00 (24-hour clock) in Tokyo; in July it is 17:00. Use the hour-by-hour table for any other hour.
Do London and Tokyo use daylight saving time?
London: yes (UTC+0 standard, UTC+1 summer). Tokyo: no, UTC+9 all year.