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Current time difference

London to Tokyo Time Difference

Tokyo is currently 8 hours ahead of London.

From Oct 25 to Mar 27, the time difference is 9 hours.

Current clocks

Current time London & Tokyo

London 10:23 AM Sunday, August 2, 2026 BST, UTC+1 See full London time zone details →
Tokyo 6:23 PM Sunday, August 2, 2026 GMT+9, UTC+9 See full Tokyo time zone details →

Quick-reference schedule

9:00 AM in London → 5:00 PM in Tokyo
12:00 PM in London → 8:00 PM in Tokyo
5:00 PM in London → 1:00 AM in Tokyo
12:00 AM in London → 8:00 AM in Tokyo

Best time to call

The best time to schedule a call is 9:00 AM-10:00 AM in London, which is 5:00 PM-6:00 PM in Tokyo.

Mini time converter

Choose a time in the first location to preview the matching time in the second location.

Right now, 10:23 AM in London is 6:23 PM in Tokyo.
Frequently asked questions

London to Tokyo FAQ

What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
Tokyo is currently 8 hours ahead of London.
Do London and Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?
London is currently observing daylight saving time. The next clock change is Sunday, October 25, 2026. Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a call between London and Tokyo?
The best time to schedule a call is 9:00 AM-10:00 AM in London, which is 5:00 PM-6:00 PM in Tokyo.
Is London ahead of or behind Tokyo?
London is currently 8 hours ahead of Tokyo.