Time Difference Between Jerusalem and Tokyo

The time difference between Jerusalem and Tokyo is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Jerusalem, it is 18:00 in Tokyo. Jerusalem uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone (UTC+3), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Jerusalem — 6 hours
Jerusalem, Israel
03:43:51
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · IDT (DST)
Tokyo, Japan
09:43:51
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Jerusalem vs Tokyo

Detail Jerusalem Tokyo
Time Zone IDAsia/JerusalemAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC+9
AbbreviationIDTJST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryIsraelJapan
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Jerusalem and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

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 6 hours. Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Jerusalem.

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 Jerusalem to Tokyo?

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

How do I convert Jerusalem time to Tokyo time?

Add 6 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.