Time Difference Between Tokyo and Milan

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

Milan is 7 hours behind Tokyo — 7 hours
Tokyo, Japan
08:38:29
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Milan, Italy
01:38:29
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Milan

Detail Tokyo Milan
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoEurope/Rome
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+2
AbbreviationJSTCEST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryJapanItaly
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Tokyo and Milan (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 Milan

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Tokyo Milan
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

Milan is currently observing daylight saving time, while Tokyo is on standard time. When Milan 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 Tokyo and Milan?

The time difference is 7 hours. Milan 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 Milan?

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

How do I convert Tokyo time to Milan time?

Subtract 7 hours from Tokyo time to get Milan 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.