Current Time in Japan

Japan uses a single time zone, Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. The country does not observe DST.

05:53:00
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Daylight Saving Time in Japan

Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) is used year-round.

For detailed DST schedules and history, see DaylightSavingTime.info.

Major Cities in Japan

Tokyo
05:53:00
UTC+9
Yokohama
05:53:00
UTC+9
Osaka
05:53:00
UTC+9

Time Difference from Tokyo

Tokyo → London (9h behind) Tokyo → New York (13h behind) Tokyo → Sydney (2h ahead) Tokyo → Dubai (5h behind)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Japan use daylight saving time?

No. Japan has not observed DST since 1951. JST (UTC+9) applies year-round.

What time zone is Tokyo in?

Tokyo is in Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).

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