Time difference between Tokyo and London
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Right now
Tokyo
01:38
JST ·
UTC+9
London
17:38
BST ·
UTC+1
Best time for a call between Tokyo and London
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 16:00 Tokyo 08:00 London
- 17:00 Tokyo 09:00 London
- 15:00 Tokyo 07:00 London
Hour by hour: Tokyo to London
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Tokyo (reference) | London | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 08:00 | 00:00 | |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | |
| 11:00 | 03:00 | |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | |
| 13:00 | 05:00 | |
| 14:00 | 06:00 | |
| ★ | 15:00 | 07:00 |
| ★ | 16:00 | 08:00 |
| ★ | 17:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | |
| 19:00 | 11:00 | |
| 20:00 | 12:00 | |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | |
| 22:00 | 14:00 | |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
London changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?
London is 8 hours behind Tokyo
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and London?
The most convenient slot is 16:00 Tokyo / 08:00 London. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Tokyo and London change during the year?
London changes its clocks and Tokyo does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.