Time Difference Between Canberra and Tokyo

The time difference between Canberra and Tokyo is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Canberra, it is 10:00 in Tokyo. Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 2 hours behind Canberra — 2 hours
Canberra, Australia
09:20:23
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Tokyo, Japan
07:20:23
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Canberra vs Tokyo

Detail Canberra Tokyo
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC+9
AbbreviationAEDTJST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryAustraliaJapan
RegionOceaniaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Canberra and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:00–17:00 in Canberra  =  09:00–15:00 in Tokyo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Canberra time to Tokyo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Canberra Tokyo
00:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 00:00 Night
03:00 01:00 Night
04:00 02:00 Night
05:00 03:00 Night
06:00 04:00
07:00 05:00
08:00 06:00
09:00 07:00
10:00 08:00
11:00 09:00 Overlap
12:00 10:00 Overlap
13:00 11:00 Overlap
14:00 12:00 Overlap
15:00 13:00 Overlap
16:00 14:00 Overlap
17:00 15:00
18:00 16:00
19:00 17:00
20:00 18:00
21:00 19:00
22:00 20:00 Night
23:00 21:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Canberra is currently observing daylight saving time, while Tokyo is on standard time. When Canberra switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Canberra and Tokyo?

The time difference is 2 hours. Tokyo is 2 hours behind Canberra.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Canberra to Tokyo?

The best window is between 11:00 and 17:00 Canberra time, which corresponds to 09:00–15:00 in Tokyo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Canberra time to Tokyo time?

Subtract 2 hours from Canberra time to get Tokyo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.