Tokyo to Bristol Time Difference
Bristol is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 04:00 in Bristol.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → London (UTC+1)
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When it's 05:00 in Tokyo, it's 21:00 in Bristol
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Tokyo & Bristol◐ 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
Tokyo
22:00
Bristol (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
01:00
Bristol
12:00
Tokyo
04:00
Bristol
15:00
Tokyo
07:00
Bristol
18:00
Tokyo
10:00
Bristol
21:00
Tokyo
13:00
Bristol
00:00
Tokyo
16:00
Bristol (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
19:00
Bristol (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Bristol?
Bristol is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 04:00 in Bristol. Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Bristol uses Europe/London (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Bristol from Tokyo?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tokyo and Bristol. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Tokyo time (09:00–10:00 in Bristol).
Does the Tokyo to Bristol 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 Tokyo and Bristol
The distance between Tokyo and Bristol is approximately 9,652 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Bristol time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.