Time Difference between Tokyo and Edinburgh
Tokyo (UTC+9) → London (UTC+0)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 14:00 in Tokyo, it's 05:00 in Edinburgh
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Edinburgh◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,237 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.9h
Time Difference
-9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
21:00
Edinburgh (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
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Edinburgh
12:00
Tokyo
03:00
Edinburgh
15:00
Tokyo
06:00
Edinburgh
18:00
Tokyo
09:00
Edinburgh
21:00
Tokyo
12:00
Edinburgh
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Tokyo
15:00
Edinburgh (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
18:00
Edinburgh (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Edinburgh
Tokyo, Japan and Edinburgh, United Kingdom are separated by a time difference of 9 hours. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 9 hours earlier in Edinburgh.
Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone, while Edinburgh uses Europe/London. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 9 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Tokyo and Edinburgh is approximately 9,237 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.