ClockinSync
Install Free

Time in London vs Tokyo

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead

TokyoBASE
09:00
00
Wed, Apr 22
00:0006:0012:0018:0024:00
London
United Kingdom Β· -8h
01:00
New York
USA Β· -13h
-1 day20:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates Β· -5h
04:00
Sydney
Australia Β· +1h
10:00
Paris
France Β· -7h
02:00

Time difference: Tokyo and London

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 04:00 in London.

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

Working hours overlap

There is no business hours overlap between Tokyo and London 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 Tokyo and London. Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both cities.

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

⚠️ 1h before working hours in London

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

⚠️ 1h after working hours in Tokyo

15:00 Tokyo / 07:00 London⚑ 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.

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
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

Scheduling between Tokyo and London

Coordinating between Tokyo (Japan) and London (United Kingdom) 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

⚑

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

⚑

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

⚑

15:00–16:00 in Tokyo corresponds to 07:00–08:00 in London (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 Tokyo. The input bar accepts natural language like β€œ3pm”, β€œ15:30”, or β€œ9am Rome” for instant conversions.

Tokyo ↔ London

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time separates Tokyo and London?
The time difference between Tokyo and London is 8 hours. Tokyo observes Asia/Tokyo while London observes Europe/London.
Is there any business hours overlap between Tokyo and London?
With a 8 hours difference, Tokyo and London do not share business hours. Async communication or flexible scheduling is recommended.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tokyo to London time difference?
Neither Tokyo nor London has a daylight saving time transition coming up in the next week. The 8 hours gap remains consistent.
What is the London equivalent of 12:00 PM Tokyo time?
When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 04:00 in London.
How can I quickly find the current time in London from Tokyo?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any Tokyo time and instantly see the equivalent in London. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in Tokyo or London?
Yes β€” Tokyo has an upcoming public holiday: Shōwa Day on April 29. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What are the IANA time zone identifiers for Tokyo and London?
Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. London is in the Europe/London time zone. The difference between them is 8 hours.

Compare Tokyo with other cities

London to TokyoTokyo to DubaiTokyo to ParisTokyo to BerlinTokyo to SingaporeTokyo to RomeTokyo to AmsterdamTokyo to Hong KongTokyo to SeoulTokyo to MumbaiTokyo to IstanbulTokyo to MadridTokyo to New YorkTokyo to SydneyTokyo to Los AngelesTokyo to TorontoTokyo to Chicago