Abuja to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Abuja. When it is noon in Abuja, it is 20:00 in Tokyo.
Lagos (UTC+1) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 15:00 in Abuja, it's 23:00 in Tokyo
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Abuja & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
12,966 km
Est. Flight Time
~16.3h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Abuja
14:00
Tokyo
09:00
Abuja
17:00
Tokyo
12:00
Abuja
20:00
Tokyo
15:00
Abuja
23:00
Tokyo
18:00
Abuja
02:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Abuja
05:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Abuja
08:00
Tokyo
03:00
Abuja
11:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Abuja behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Abuja. When it is 12:00 noon in Abuja, it is 20:00 in Tokyo. Abuja operates on Africa/Lagos (UTC+1), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Abuja?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Abuja and Tokyo due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Abuja to Tokyo time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Abuja and Tokyo
The distance between Abuja and Tokyo is approximately 12,966 km. A direct flight typically takes around 16.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.