Current time in Japan
Japan is on UTC+9 all year.
IANA zone Asia/Tokyo. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from Japan
| Place | Japan is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 h ahead 14 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Chicago | 14 h ahead 15 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Los Angeles | 16 h ahead 17 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| London | 8 h ahead 9 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Berlin | 7 h ahead 8 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| India | 3 h 30 min ahead all year | |
| Sydney | 2 h behind 1 h behind 4 Apr–3 Oct | |
| UTC | 9 h ahead all year |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Japan
Quick facts
IANA zone: Asia/Tokyo
Standard: UTC+9
Daylight saving: not observed
Same clock all year as: Chita, Dili, Jayapura, Khandyga, Pyongyang, Seoul, Yakutsk, Palau.
Daylight saving in Japan
UTC+9 all year.
Japan (Tokyo) does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC+9 all year.
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Japan time
Questions
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan uses the IANA zone Asia/Tokyo: UTC+9 all year.
Does Japan use daylight saving time?
No. Japan keeps the same clock time all year.
How many hours ahead of New York is Japan?
Japan is usually 13 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (14 h ahead of 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec, 2026).
What is the time difference between Japan and London?
Japan is usually 8 h ahead of London (9 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec, 2026).
Does Japan have more than one time zone?
No. All of Japan uses Asia/Tokyo.