Lyon to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Lyon. When it is noon in Lyon, it is 19:00 in Tokyo.
Paris (UTC+2) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
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When it's 12:00 in Lyon, it's 19:00 in Tokyo
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Lyon & Tokyo✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,892 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.6h
Time Difference
+7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lyon
13:00
Tokyo
09:00
Lyon
16:00
Tokyo
12:00
Lyon
19:00
Tokyo
15:00
Lyon
22:00
Tokyo
18:00
Lyon
01:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Lyon
04:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Lyon
07:00
Tokyo
03:00
Lyon
10:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lyon behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Lyon. When it is 12:00 noon in Lyon, it is 19:00 in Tokyo. Lyon operates on Europe/Paris (UTC+2), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Lyon?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Lyon and Tokyo. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Lyon time (16:00–17:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Lyon 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 Lyon and Tokyo
The distance between Lyon and Tokyo is approximately 9,892 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.