What time zone is Tokyo in?

Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. Japan has not observed DST since 1952.

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan abolished DST in 1952 and JST (UTC+9) has remained constant ever since.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?

Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London (GMT) in winter and 8 hours ahead during British Summer Time.

When does the Tokyo stock market open?

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) opens at 9:00 AM JST, making it the first major global market to begin each trading day.

Tokyo Time Zone — JST UTC+9, No DST

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Time Zone Details

Time Zone

Asia/Tokyo

Continent

Asia

Country

Japan

Daylight Saving

No — stable year-round

Japan abolished Daylight Saving Time in 1952 and has used UTC+9 (JST) consistently ever since.

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Sunrise & Sunset

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Sunrise

4:25 AM – 6:50 AM

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Sunset

4:40 PM – 7:01 PM

Approximate seasonal range. Exact times vary by date.

Seasons & Climate

Four seasons. Summers hot & humid ~31 °C (88 °F); winters cold ~5 °C (41 °F). Famous cherry blossoms in late March–April.

Best Time to Visit

March–May and September–November

City Quick Facts

Population

13.96 million (city); ~37.4 million (metro — world's largest)

Official Language

Japanese

Currency

JPY (¥)

Calling Code

+81

Business Hours

Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM JST

Weekend

Saturday & Sunday

Time Zone Facts

Japan Standard Time (JST) is one of the few major economies that has never used Daylight Saving Time since the postwar era.
Tokyo's Nikkei stock exchange opens at 9:00 AM JST — the first major market to open each trading day.
When it's 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it's midnight in London (GMT) and 7:00 PM in New York (previous day ET).
Tokyo is UTC+9, meaning it is 9 hours ahead of UTC with zero variation all year.
Japan's punctuality culture means trains, meetings and events operate to the exact minute — JST is taken seriously.