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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +09:00 (JST) |
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What time is it in Japan?
The current time in Japan is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Japan is in Japan, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Japan does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +9:00.
Time difference with London: +8:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 20:00 in Japan.
Time zone and clock changes in Japan
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +9:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +8:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Japan
Today, October 16, 2026, the sun rises in Japan at 05:48 and sets at 17:05 (local time), giving 11 h 17 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:26.
More about Japan
See the location and GPS coordinates of Japan, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Japan and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Japan
What time is it in Japan right now?
The current time in Japan is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What is the time difference between Japan and London?
Time difference with London: +8:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 20:00 in Japan.
Does Japan observe daylight saving time?
Japan does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +9:00.
What time is sunrise today in Japan?
Today, October 16, 2026, the sun rises in Japan at 05:48 and sets at 17:05 (local time), giving 11 h 17 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:26.
