Time Difference Between Tokyo and Berlin

The time difference between Tokyo and Berlin is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 05:00 in Berlin. Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Berlin uses Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).

Berlin is 7 hours behind Tokyo — 7 hours
Tokyo, Japan
08:37:19
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Berlin, Germany
01:37:19
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Berlin

Detail Tokyo Berlin
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoEurope/Berlin
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+2
AbbreviationJSTCEST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryJapanGermany
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

Practical Tips for Tokyo–Berlin Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Berlin?

The time difference is 7 hours. Berlin is 7 hours behind Tokyo.

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 Tokyo to Berlin?

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

How do I convert Tokyo time to Berlin time?

Subtract 7 hours from Tokyo time to get Berlin 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.