Tokyo to George Town Time Difference

George Town is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is noon in Tokyo, it is 11:00 in George Town.

Tokyo (UTC+9)Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8)

Tokyo

Japan

⏱️1 hour behind
15:55

Sun, May 10

📞 +81💱 JPY

George Town

Malaysia

14:55

Sun, May 10

📞 +60💱 MYR

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When it's 06:00 in Tokyo, it's 05:00 in George Town

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Tokyo
06:00
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🤝 Best Meeting Times

Tokyo & George Town
Times shown in Tokyo time
Excellent - Both in office
Good - Flexible hours

✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)

◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)

✈️ Travel Information

Distance

5,241 km

Est. Flight Time

~7.2h

Time Difference

-1h

Work Hours Overlap

7h

Excellent

🟢 Good to Call Now

15:55

10:00 - 17:00

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

Tokyo

05:00

George Town

09:00

Tokyo

08:00

George Town

12:00

Tokyo

11:00

George Town

15:00

Tokyo

14:00

George Town

18:00

Tokyo

17:00

George Town

21:00

Tokyo

20:00

George Town

00:00

Tokyo

23:00

George Town (-1)

03:00

Tokyo

02:00

George Town

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is Tokyo ahead of George Town?

George Town is 1 hour behind Tokyo. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 11:00 in George Town. Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9), while George Town uses Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8).

What is the best time to call George Town from Tokyo?

There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tokyo and George Town. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Tokyo time (09:00–17:00 in George Town).

Does the Tokyo to George Town 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 George Town

The distance between Tokyo and George Town is approximately 5,241 km. A direct flight typically takes around 7.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local George Town time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.