Current Local Time in Tokyo☆

Tokyo is located in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). As a major metropolitan city in Japan, Tokyo serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Tokyo, consider that standard business hours are typically Japanese businesses typically operate 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, though overtime culture means many work later. Department stores open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Convenience stores (konbini like 7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart) are open 24/7. Banks operate 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM weekdays only. Restaurants often close between lunch and dinner (2:00-5:00 PM). local time. Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+9.

Tokyo has a population of approximately 14M (37M in the metro area). The local currency is the Japanese Yen (¥). To call Tokyo from abroad, use the country code +81 3. The primary language spoken is Japanese.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Tokyo time is 14 hours ahead of New York, and 9 hours ahead of London. This makes Tokyo well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.