Time Difference Between Jerusalem and Tokyo

The time difference between Jerusalem and Tokyo is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Jerusalem, it is 19:00 in Tokyo. Jerusalem uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone (UTC+2), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Jerusalem — 7 hours
Jerusalem, Israel
00:18:49
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+2 · IST
Tokyo, Japan
07:18:49
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Jerusalem vs Tokyo

Detail Jerusalem Tokyo
Time Zone IDAsia/JerusalemAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+9
AbbreviationISTJST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryIsraelJapan
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Jerusalem and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–10:00 in Jerusalem  =  16:00–17:00 in Tokyo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Jerusalem nor Tokyo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Jerusalem–Tokyo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Jerusalem and Tokyo?

The time difference is 7 hours. Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Jerusalem.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Jerusalem or Tokyo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

The best window is between 09:00 and 10:00 Jerusalem time, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Tokyo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Jerusalem time to Tokyo time?

Add 7 hours to Jerusalem 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.