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Current Local Time in Tokyo, Japan

Exact local time in Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo). Real-time Japan Standard Time (JST UTC+9) clock, Tokyo Stock Exchange session schedule, and 24-hour global time conversion chart.

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📍 Tokyo Timezone, Daylight & Astronomical Profile

Official geographic coordinates, UTC offset, DST rules, and financial market session hours

Country & RegionJapan (ISO: JP)Official CurrencyJPY (ÂĨ)
International Calling Code+81 (03)Metro Population14.04 Million (Greater Tokyo Area: 37.4M)
Geographic Coordinates35.6762° N, 139.6503° EIANA Timezone IDAsia/Tokyo
Standard UTC / GMT OffsetUTC+9 (JST - Japan Standard Time)Solar & Twilight CycleSunrise ~05:05, Sunset ~18:25, Solar Noon ~11:45, Day Length ~13h 20m
Major Financial ExchangeTokyo Stock Exchange (TSE / JPX)Regular Trading HoursMorning: 09:00 – 11:30 JST; Afternoon: 12:30 – 15:30 JST (00:00 – 06:30 UTC)
â˜€ī¸ Daylight Saving Time (DST) & Transition Rules:

No Daylight Saving Time observed. Japan operates on year-round constant UTC+9.

🕒 24-Hour Time Conversion Table: Tokyo vs Global Hubs

Side-by-side hourly reference mapping Tokyo local time to UTC, London, New York, Tokyo, and Mumbai

Tokyo (24H)Tokyo (12H)UTC TimeLondon (BST)New York (EDT)Tokyo (JST)Mumbai (IST)Activity Window
00:0012:00 AM15:00 UTC16:0011:0000:0020:30 Night
01:0001:00 AM16:00 UTC17:0012:0001:0021:30 Night
02:0002:00 AM17:00 UTC18:0013:0002:0022:30 Night
03:0003:00 AM18:00 UTC19:0014:0003:0023:30 Night
04:0004:00 AM19:00 UTC20:0015:0004:0000:30 Night
05:0005:00 AM20:00 UTC21:0016:0005:0001:30 Night
06:0006:00 AM21:00 UTC22:0017:0006:0002:30 Early Morning
07:0007:00 AM22:00 UTC23:0018:0007:0003:30 Early Morning
08:0008:00 AM23:00 UTC00:0019:0008:0004:30 Early Morning
09:0009:00 AM00:00 UTC01:0020:0009:0005:30 Business Hours (Working)
10:0010:00 AM01:00 UTC02:0021:0010:0006:30 Business Hours (Working)
11:0011:00 AM02:00 UTC03:0022:0011:0007:30 Business Hours (Working)
12:0012:00 PM03:00 UTC04:0023:0012:0008:30 Business Hours (Working)
13:0001:00 PM04:00 UTC05:0000:0013:0009:30 Business Hours (Working)
14:0002:00 PM05:00 UTC06:0001:0014:0010:30 Business Hours (Working)
15:0003:00 PM06:00 UTC07:0002:0015:0011:30 Business Hours (Working)
16:0004:00 PM07:00 UTC08:0003:0016:0012:30 Business Hours (Working)
17:0005:00 PM08:00 UTC09:0004:0017:0013:30 Business Hours (Working)
18:0006:00 PM09:00 UTC10:0005:0018:0014:30 Evening (Personal)
19:0007:00 PM10:00 UTC11:0006:0019:0015:30 Evening (Personal)
20:0008:00 PM11:00 UTC12:0007:0020:0016:30 Evening (Personal)
21:0009:00 PM12:00 UTC13:0008:0021:0017:30 Evening (Personal)
22:0010:00 PM13:00 UTC14:0009:0022:0018:30 Evening (Personal)
23:0011:00 PM14:00 UTC15:0010:0023:0019:30 Night

🌐 Interactive Timezone Converter Studio

Convert time offsets, schedule international meetings, and compare 24-hour schedules on a visual timeline.

Overview & Capabilities

Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) year-round without daylight saving adjustments. As the largest metropolitan economy in the world and the anchor of East Asian equity markets, Tokyo time signals the opening of the global trading day across the Asia-Pacific basin. Its stable UTC+9 offset provides consistent scheduling for international commerce.

Tutorial

How to Use

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Track Asia-Pacific Morning Bell: Check live Tokyo time as it kicks off the global financial trading day across East Asia.
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Monitor TSE Two-Session Trading: Follow the Tokyo Stock Exchange morning session (09:00–11:30 JST) and afternoon session (12:30–15:30 JST).
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Plan US & European Overlaps: Tokyo evening hours (17:00–19:00 JST) align with European morning start times (09:00–11:00 CET).
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Zero Daylight Saving Consistency: Schedule meetings year-round without worrying about Japanese clock changes.
Capabilities

Key Features

JST Atomic Synchronization: Real-time atomic clock sync at constant UTC+9.
Pre-Rendered 24-Hour Tokyo Matrix: Converts Japanese business hours to London, NYC, Sydney, and Singapore.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Session Indicator: Live display of morning and afternoon equity sessions.
Consistent Year-Round Standard: Zero seasonal daylight saving offsets.
Applications

Common Use Cases

Japanese Market Trading (Nikkei 225 & TOPIX): Execute equity and JGB bond trades during Tokyo open hours.
Automotive & Semiconductor Supply Chains: Coordinate manufacturing communications with Toyota, Sony, and Tokyo Electron.
Travel Planning across Japan: Schedule Shinkansen bullet train transfers and international Haneda/Narita arrivals.
Guidance

Tips & Best Practices

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Lunch Break on TSE: Note that the Tokyo Stock Exchange pauses trading between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM JST for lunch.
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Identical to Seoul: Tokyo and Seoul (KST) share the exact same UTC+9 time coordinate.
Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Does Tokyo or Japan observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Tokyo remains on UTC+9 throughout the entire year.

Q What are the trading hours for the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)?

The TSE trades in two sessions: Morning from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM JST, and Afternoon from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM JST.

Q What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of New York during Daylight Saving Time (EDT), and 14 hours ahead during Standard Time (EST).

Q What timezone does Tokyo share with other countries?

Tokyo shares the UTC+9 offset with Seoul (Korea Standard Time, KST), Yakutsk (Russia), and eastern Indonesia (WIT).