What Time Is It in Tokyo Right Now?

time in London is 8 hours behind the clock

LondonBASE
09:00
00
Tue, Apr 21
00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00
Tokyo
Japan Β· +8h
17:00
New York
USA Β· -5h
04:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· +3h
12:00
Sydney
Australia Β· +9h
18:00
Paris
France Β· +1h
10:00

Time difference: London and Tokyo

London is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it's noon in London, it's 20:00 in Tokyo.

London is in the Europe/London timezone. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. The difference is 8 hours.

Working hours overlap

There is no business hours overlap between London and Tokyo during standard working hours (9:00–17:00). Meetings would require one party to work outside normal hours.

Best times to schedule a meeting

No business hours overlap exists between London and Tokyo. Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both cities.

08:00 London / 16:00 Tokyo⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 1h before working hours in London

09:00 London / 17:00 Tokyo⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 1h after working hours in Tokyo

07:00 London / 15:00 Tokyo⚑ One side off-hours

⚠️ 2h before working hours in London

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚑ Both cities have upcoming holidays β€” check availability before scheduling.

London9 holidays
May 4Early May Bank HolidaySOON
May 25Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 28St. Stephen's Day
Tokyo11 holidays
Apr 29Shōwa DaySOON
May 4Constitution Memorial DaySOON
May 4Greenery DaySOON
May 5Children's DaySOON
Jul 20Marine Day
Aug 11Mountain Day
Sep 21Respect for the Aged Day
Sep 23Autumnal Equinox Day
Oct 12Sports Day
Nov 3Culture Day
Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day

Scheduling between London and Tokyo

Coordinating between London (United Kingdom) and Tokyo (Japan) means working around a 8-hour time difference, with Tokyo ahead. Since standard business hours don't naturally overlap, meetings usually require one side to shift slightly outside their normal working day.

πŸ’‘ Practical scheduling guidelines

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08:00–09:00 in London corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Tokyo (1h before working hours in London).

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09:00–10:00 in London corresponds to 17:00–18:00 in Tokyo (1h after working hours in Tokyo).

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07:00–08:00 in London corresponds to 15:00–16:00 in Tokyo (2h before working hours in London).

Since there is no natural overlap, the options above represent the most balanced compromise β€” minimizing out-of-hours inconvenience for both sides.

Avoid scheduling mistakes β€” especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

Install ClockinSync Free β†’

Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in London. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

London ↔ Tokyo

No overlap β€” one side will need to join outside working hours

London
Tokyo
00:00
08:00
01:00
09:00Working
02:00
10:00Working
03:00
11:00Working
04:00
12:00Working
05:00
13:00Working
06:00
14:00Working
07:00
15:00Working
08:00
16:00Working
09:00Working
17:00off
10:00Working
18:00off
11:00Working
19:00off
12:00Working
20:00off
13:00Working
21:00off
14:00Working
22:00off
15:00Working
23:00off
16:00Working
00:00+1doff
17:00
01:00+1d
18:00
02:00+1d
19:00
03:00+1d
20:00
04:00+1d
21:00
05:00+1d
22:00
06:00+1d
23:00
07:00+1d

Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours apart are London and Tokyo?
There is a 8 hours gap between London and Tokyo, with London being behind Tokyo.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both London and Tokyo?
Unfortunately London and Tokyo have no overlapping business hours under the standard 9–5 schedule. Teams typically rely on early morning or late evening slots.
Is the 8 hours time gap between London and Tokyo stable?
There are no DST changes in the next 7 days for either London or Tokyo. The 8 hours difference is stable for the near future.
When it is 12:00 noon in London, what time is it in Tokyo?
Noon in London (12:00) corresponds to 20:00 in Tokyo.
How does the London to Tokyo time converter work?
Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or drag the slider to see the live conversion between London and Tokyo. The converter updates all cities simultaneously.
Does London have any holidays coming up that could affect scheduling?
Yes β€” London has an upcoming public holiday: Early May Bank Holiday on May 4. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
Which UTC offsets do London and Tokyo follow?
The Europe/London timezone covers London, while Tokyo falls under Asia/Tokyo. This results in a 8 hours time difference.

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