Tokyo to Edinburgh Time Difference
Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 04:00 in Edinburgh.
Tokyo (UTC+9) → London (UTC+1)
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When it's 01:00 in Tokyo, it's 17:00 in Edinburgh
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Tokyo & Edinburgh◐ 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
Tokyo
22:00
Edinburgh (-1)
09:00
Tokyo
01:00
Edinburgh
12:00
Tokyo
04:00
Edinburgh
15:00
Tokyo
07:00
Edinburgh
18:00
Tokyo
10:00
Edinburgh
21:00
Tokyo
13:00
Edinburgh
00:00
Tokyo
16:00
Edinburgh (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
19:00
Edinburgh (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 04:00 in Edinburgh. Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while Edinburgh uses Europe/London (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Edinburgh from Tokyo?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tokyo and Edinburgh. The best window is 17:00–18:00 Tokyo time (09:00–10:00 in Edinburgh).
Does the Tokyo to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
The distance between Tokyo and Edinburgh is approximately 9,237 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Edinburgh time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.