United Kingdom · Europe/London
London
July 11, 2026
Time difference between London and Tokyo
+8h
Tokyo is ahead of London
Japan · Asia/Tokyo
Tokyo
July 11, 2026
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London.
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Why the time difference exists
The clock in London is anchored to UTC; Tokyo works from UTC+9. Only London shifts for daylight saving; Tokyo stays put, which nudges the difference by an hour twice a year. Tokyo sits roughly 9,600 km to the northeast of London.
Traveling between London and Tokyo
Expect roughly a 9 hours forward adjustment travelling from London to Tokyo. The direct distance works out to roughly 12 hours in the air. Line up a shared window before you call and the rest is easy.
Convert London time to Tokyo time
| London | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
Best time to call
There is no practical overlap during business hours between London and Tokyo — schedule at the edge of one side's working day.
| City | Local time | Difference from London |
|---|---|---|
 Shanghai | 7 hours ahead of London | |
| Beijing | 7 hours ahead of London | |
| Shenzhen | 7 hours ahead of London | |
| Guangzhou | 7 hours ahead of London | |
 Kinshasa | the same time as London | |
 Istanbul | 2 hours ahead of London | |
 Lagos | the same time as London | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 6 hours ahead of London | |
| Chengdu | 7 hours ahead of London | |
 Lahore | 4 hours ahead of London | |
 Mumbai | 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London | |
 São Paulo | 4 hours behind London |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
- London is 8 hours behind Tokyo right now. The figure is computed live and accounts for daylight saving time on both sides.
- Does the difference between London and Tokyo change during the year?
- Yes. From October 25, 2026 to March 28, 2027 the difference is 9 hours behind Tokyo, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time while Tokyo keeps the same time all year.
- What is the best time to call between London and Tokyo?
- Their 9 AM–5 PM business hours never overlap — schedule at the edge of one side's day.