About Tokyo time
Tokyo is in the Japan Standard Time (GMT+9), which is UTC+9:00 from UTC. The country code is JP.
The IANA timezone identifier for Tokyo is Asia/Tokyo. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for Tokyo is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Tokyo right now?
- It is currently 1:07 PM in Tokyo (Aug 9, 2026). Tokyo is in the Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9:00).
- What UTC offset does Tokyo use?
- Tokyo uses UTC+9:00 (GMT+9). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert Tokyo time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select Tokyo and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting Tokyo?
- If you are visiting Tokyo, your current timezone is the Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9:00). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for Tokyo?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with Tokyo. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.