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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Tokyo Japan. The live clock above updates every second.Tokyo follows Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+9). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Tokyo
What Time Is It in Tokyo Right Now?
The current local time in Tokyo, Japan is 10:51:15 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Tokyo observes the Japan Standard Time timezone (GMT+9, UTC+9). The city is currently on standard GMT+9 time.
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10:51:15 AM
GMT+9 · UTC+9
Tokyo Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Tokyo timezone details
- Timezone
- Japan Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+9
- IANA Identifier
- Asia/Tokyo
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇯🇵 Japan
Tokyo maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+9 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Tokyo Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Tokyo (GMT+9, UTC+9) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Use the Time Difference table below to instantly see how many hours ahead or behind major world cities are relative to Tokyo.
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Need a full 24-hour side-by-side view? Head to the Timezone Converter and pick Tokyo as the source.
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Planning a meeting? The Meeting Planner shows the best overlap hours between Tokyo and up to 6 other cities at once.
Tokyo Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+9
- Full Name
- Japan Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+9
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Country
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Tokyo is located in Japan and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+9. This timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Other Cities
Common hours converted to major time zones — click to see full detail
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo Time
Common questions about the current time in Tokyo and GMT+9 timezone
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