London to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 20:00 in Tokyo.
London (UTC+1) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 09:00 in London, it's 17:00 in Tokyo
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London & Tokyo◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,559 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.2h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
London
14:00
Tokyo
09:00
London
17:00
Tokyo
12:00
London
20:00
Tokyo
15:00
London
23:00
Tokyo
18:00
London
02:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
London
05:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
London
08:00
Tokyo
03:00
London
11:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 20:00 in Tokyo. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from London?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between London and Tokyo due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the London 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 London and Tokyo
The distance between London and Tokyo is approximately 9,559 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.