Bristol to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Bristol. When it is noon in Bristol, it is 20:00 in Tokyo.
London (UTC+1) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 19:00 in Bristol, it's 03:00 in Tokyo
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Bristol & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,652 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.4h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Bristol
14:00
Tokyo
09:00
Bristol
17:00
Tokyo
12:00
Bristol
20:00
Tokyo
15:00
Bristol
23:00
Tokyo
18:00
Bristol
02:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Bristol
05:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Bristol
08:00
Tokyo
03:00
Bristol
11:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Bristol behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Bristol. When it is 12:00 noon in Bristol, it is 20:00 in Tokyo. Bristol operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Bristol?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Bristol and Tokyo due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Bristol 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 Bristol and Tokyo
The distance between Bristol and Tokyo is approximately 9,652 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.