Edinburgh to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh. When it is noon in Edinburgh, it is 20:00 in Tokyo.
London (UTC+1) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 01:00 in Edinburgh, it's 09:00 in Tokyo
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Edinburgh & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,237 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.9h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Edinburgh
14:00
Tokyo
09:00
Edinburgh
17:00
Tokyo
12:00
Edinburgh
20:00
Tokyo
15:00
Edinburgh
23:00
Tokyo
18:00
Edinburgh
02:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Edinburgh
05:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Edinburgh
08:00
Tokyo
03:00
Edinburgh
11:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Edinburgh behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh. When it is 12:00 noon in Edinburgh, it is 20:00 in Tokyo. Edinburgh operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Edinburgh?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Edinburgh and Tokyo due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Tokyo
The distance between Edinburgh and Tokyo is approximately 9,237 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.