Time in Japan
It is 10:36 PM on September 3, 2026 in Tokyo. All of Japan runs on Asia/Tokyo (JST), UTC+09:00. Japan does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in Japan right now?
Which time zones does Japan use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Tokyo | UTC+09:00 JST | Not observed | Tokyo | 1,242 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 1,242 cities our database places in a time zone in Japan, and the 292 largest are listed below.
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Dialing code
- +81
- Local time
- UTC+09:00
Does Japan use daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+09:00) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call Japan from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Tokyo | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | No overlap | |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Tokyo today?
Major cities in Japan
16 of the 292 largest cities (1,242 in our database)
Time in Japan: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Japan?
Tokyo is on UTC+09:00 right now (JST). Japan has one time zone, Asia/Tokyo, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does Japan have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for Japan, Asia/Tokyo, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in Japan?
They do not change. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+09:00) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between Japan and the United States?
Tokyo is 13:00 ahead of New York and 16:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Japan during US office hours?
Not inside 09:00-17:00 on both sides. Tokyo and the United States share no office hour today, so pick an early or late slot and check it against the clocks above.
What time does the sun rise and set in Tokyo?
Today the sun rises at 5:13 AM and sets at 6:08 PM, local time in Tokyo. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.