Tokyo — Local Time

14:53:25
Thursday, June 4, 2026
JST (Japan Standard Time) UTC+9
Sunrise
04:25
Sunset
18:52
Day Length
14h 27m
Solar Noon
11:39
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 03:56 · Civil Dusk: 19:22
04:25 18:52
Golden hour · Morning
04:25 AM – 05:03 AM
Golden hour · Evening
06:15 PM – 06:52 PM
+1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

JST does not observe daylight saving time

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 85%
Moonrise: 21:12 · Moonset: 09:36
Last Quarter · 4d

Time Difference

Beijing
13:53 -1h
Sydney
15:53 +1h
Mumbai
11:23 -3h 30m
Dubai
09:53 -5h
Athens
08:53 -6h
Moscow
08:53 -6h
Paris
07:53 -7h
London
06:53 -8h
New York
01:53 -13h

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Tokyo, Japan
35° 41' N, 139° 46' E

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Jul 20 Marine Day
46d
Tue, Aug 11 Mountain Day
68d
Mon, Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day
109d
Wed, Oct 14 Sports Day
132d
Tue, Nov 3 Culture Day
152d
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Nearby Cities

Chuo 1.0 km
JST
Chiyoda 2.1 km
JST
Minato 2.4 km
JST
Bunkyo 3.6 km
JST
Taito 4.2 km
JST
Sumida 5.1 km
JST
Koto 4.8 km
JST
Shinjuku 5.8 km
JST
Arakawa 6.9 km
JST

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Tokyo?
The current local time in Tokyo, Japan is displayed above in real-time. Tokyo uses the JST timezone (UTC+9).

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No, JST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+9 year-round.

When does the sun rise and set in Tokyo?
Today in Tokyo, sunrise is at 04:25 and sunset is at 18:52. The total day length is 14h 27m.

What is the UTC offset for Tokyo?
Tokyo is in the JST timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+9. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Tokyo.

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