What is a good meeting time between Tokyo and London?

For October 13, 2026, the overlap of the assumed 9 AM–6 PM working days is 5pm–6pm Tokyo time, which is 9am–10am in London. Check participants' actual working hours and the meeting date.

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time under current rules. Its own UTC offset has no seasonal DST change; its difference from a city that observes DST can still change.

How do I convert Tokyo local time to London local time manually?

For 9:00 AM in Tokyo on October 13, 2026: Subtract 8 hours from the Tokyo local time. For example, 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM BST. This rule applies to this example time. On clock-change dates, another time may use a different offset. London observes Daylight Saving Time while Tokyo does not. Their time difference changes when the city observing DST changes its clocks.

What are common Tokyo local time to London local time conversions?

9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM BST · 12:00 PM JST = 4:00 AM BST · 5:00 PM JST = 9:00 AM BST. Examples use October 13, 2026 in Tokyo. Use the planner for a different date.

Tokyo to London Time

London is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Examples for October 13, 2026 in Tokyo.

9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM BST
12:00 PM JST = 4:00 AM BST
5:00 PM JST = 9:00 AM BST

Local-time planner: Tokyo and London. Cities follow their own DST rules. The reference sections below use October 13, 2026 in Tokyo; changing the planner does not update those sections.

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Current City Times

Tokyo

+09:00

Tue, Oct 13 · JST

London

+01:00

Tue, Oct 13 · BST

City Daylight Saving Time Status

Tokyo

Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

London

London is currently observing BST (summer time). Returns to standard time on October 25, 2026.

City Meeting Times

Only one hour of overlap exists for this pair (5pm–6pm Tokyo = 9am–10am London). This requires one side to schedule calls at the edge of their working day. For recurring meetings, consider rotating which side takes the inconvenient slot.

Tokyo Time	London Time	Meeting Suitability
00:00	16:00-1d	—
01:00	17:00-1d	—
02:00	18:00-1d	—
03:00	19:00-1d	—
04:00	20:00-1d	—
05:00	21:00-1d	—
06:00	22:00-1d	—
07:00	23:00-1d	—
08:00	00:00	—
09:00	01:00	—
10:00	02:00	—
11:00	03:00	—
12:00	04:00	—
13:00	05:00	—
14:00	06:00	—
15:00	07:00	—
16:00	08:00	⚠️ Edge
17:00	09:00	✅ Good
18:00	10:00	⚠️ Edge
19:00	11:00	—
20:00	12:00	—
21:00	13:00	—
22:00	14:00	—
23:00	15:00	—

✅ Both cities within 9 AM–6 PM ⚠️ One city on edge of working hours

About This Time Zone Pair

Tokyo and London are separated by a moderate-to-large offset. The usable window for calls or meetings, if any, tends to fall at the edges of one side's working day. Keep in mind that seasonal clock changes on the European side can shift the window by one hour.

Tokyo (JST) is currently 8 hours ahead of London (BST). For October 13, 2026: 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM BST.

London observes Daylight Saving Time while Tokyo does not. Their time difference changes when the city observing DST changes its clocks.

The best window for calls, chats, or meetings between Tokyo and London is 5pm–6pm Tokyo local time — that's 9am–10am in London. Outside this window, async communication or recorded video is more practical.

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The city reference sections cover Tokyo and London local times specifically. To convert a different pair, browse all conversions or add cities directly in the converter above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?: London is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo. London observes Daylight Saving Time while Tokyo does not. Their time difference changes when the city observing DST changes its clocks.
What is a good meeting time between Tokyo and London?: For October 13, 2026, the overlap of the assumed 9 AM–6 PM working days is 5pm–6pm Tokyo time, which is 9am–10am in London. Check participants' actual working hours and the meeting date.
Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?: Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time under current rules. Its own UTC offset has no seasonal DST change; its difference from a city that observes DST can still change.
How do I convert Tokyo local time to London local time manually?: For 9:00 AM in Tokyo on October 13, 2026: Subtract 8 hours from the Tokyo local time. For example, 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM BST. This rule applies to this example time. On clock-change dates, another time may use a different offset. London observes Daylight Saving Time while Tokyo does not. Their time difference changes when the city observing DST changes its clocks.
What are common Tokyo local time to London local time conversions?: 9:00 AM JST = 1:00 AM BST · 12:00 PM JST = 4:00 AM BST · 5:00 PM JST = 9:00 AM BST. Examples use October 13, 2026 in Tokyo. Use the planner for a different date.

City reference fact card

Route:: Tokyo → London
Current offset:: London is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Timezone data:: IANA tz database (tzdata)
DST handling:: City offsets reflect the reference instant shown below. Use the planner for your meeting date.
Last calculated:: 2026-10-13 13:57 UTC. Cached reference; it does not follow planner changes.

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