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UTC to JST Converter

Tokyo is currently 9 hours ahead of UTC.

Current Time

UTC

01:34

Tue, Apr 28 · UTC

Tokyo

10:34

Tue, Apr 28 · GMT+9

Daylight Saving Time Status

UTC

UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Tokyo

Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Best Meeting Times

UTC TimeTokyo TimeMeeting Suitability
00:0009:00
01:0010:00
02:0011:00
03:0012:00
04:0013:00
05:0014:00
06:0015:00
07:0016:00
08:0017:00⚠️ Edge
09:0018:00⚠️ Edge
10:0019:00
11:0020:00
12:0021:00
13:0022:00
14:0023:00
15:0000:00+1d
16:0001:00+1d
17:0002:00+1d
18:0003:00+1d
19:0004:00+1d
20:0005:00+1d
21:0006:00+1d
22:0007:00+1d
23:0008:00+1d

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

About This Time Zone Pair

UTC (UTC) is 9 hours ahead of Tokyo (GMT+9). When it's 9:00 AM in UTC, it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo.

Neither UTC nor Tokyo observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset between them remains constant year-round.

There is no standard 9 AM–6 PM overlap between UTC and Tokyo. For recurring meetings, consider early morning in UTC or late afternoon in Tokyo, and use async tools when possible.

For one-off conversions, use the converter above. For recurring meetings, export an .ics calendar invite — attendees see the time in their local zone automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of UTC. This offset may shift by one hour when either city transitions in or out of Daylight Saving Time.
What is a good meeting time between UTC and Tokyo?
There is no standard working-hours overlap between UTC and Tokyo. Consider early morning in one city or late afternoon in the other, or use async communication.
Does UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. UTC (UTC) does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The offset remains constant year-round.
How do I convert UTC to JST manually?
To convert UTC to JST, add 9 hours to the UTC time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST. (Note: the exact offset is +9h and may vary with DST.)