United Kingdom to Tokyo time conversion
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom. After the next clock change (): Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom is 1 hour ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
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Choose the local time in United Kingdom to convert it to Tokyo on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · United Kingdom → Tokyo
This table converts each hour in United Kingdom to Tokyo on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| United Kingdom | Tokyo | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | ✓ |
| 09:009:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | ✓ |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples convert local times in United Kingdom to Tokyo on 2026-10-21.
Conversion formula: Tokyo = United Kingdom + 8h · United Kingdom + 9h.
| United Kingdom | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM United Kingdom | = 2:00 PM Tokyo |
| 7:00 AM United Kingdom | = 3:00 PM Tokyo |
| 8:00 AM United Kingdom | = 4:00 PM Tokyo |
| 9:00 AM United Kingdom | = 5:00 PM Tokyo |
| 10:00 AM United Kingdom | = 6:00 PM Tokyo |
| 12:00 PM United Kingdom | = 8:00 PM Tokyo |
| 3:00 PM United Kingdom | = 11:00 PM Tokyo |
| 5:00 PM United Kingdom | = 1:00 AM Tokyo (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM United Kingdom | = 2:00 AM Tokyo (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM United Kingdom | = 4:00 AM Tokyo (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in United Kingdom and Tokyo overlaps for 2 hours on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 08:00–10:00 United Kingdom · 16:00–18:00 Tokyo
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
United Kingdom and Tokyo have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | United Kingdom | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 01:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. |
| 2027 | · 01:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. |
| 2028 | · 01:00 → 02:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+9 all year. |
At the start of 2026, Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of United Kingdom. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-29 02:00 United Kingdom until 2026-10-25 01:00 United Kingdom, Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom.
- From 2027-03-28 02:00 United Kingdom until 2027-10-31 01:00 United Kingdom, Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom.
- From 2028-03-26 02:00 United Kingdom until 2028-10-29 01:00 United Kingdom, Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM United Kingdom in Tokyo?
9:00 AM United Kingdom = 5:00 PM Tokyo, using UTC+1 and UTC+9. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between United Kingdom and Tokyo change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom; Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of United Kingdom. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in Tokyo?
Read the Tokyo clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between United Kingdom and Tokyo?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 08:00–10:00 United Kingdom / 16:00–18:00 Tokyo, a total of 2 hours.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Tokyo now?
Right now, Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of United Kingdom. Conversion formula: Tokyo = United Kingdom + 8h · United Kingdom + 9h.