Current Time in Tokyo

Live Tokyo time with automatic updates

10:48:15
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time Zone: Asia/TokyoUTC+00:00

About Tokyo Time

Tokyo follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Tokyo.

Time Zone Information

The time shown is based on Tokyo's official time zone (Asia/Tokyo), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.

Tokyo is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Understanding the local time in Tokyo is crucial for:

  • Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
  • Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
  • Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
  • Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules

🏢 Local Business Hours

Standard business hours in Tokyo:

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (retail)
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (retail)

Note: Many offices work until 7-9 PM. Convenience stores open 24/7

🌍 Time Differences

Current time in other major cities:

Tokyo Landmarks & Business

🏛️ Famous Landmarks

  • Tokyo Tower
  • Senso-ji Temple
  • Imperial Palace
  • Tokyo Skytree
  • Shibuya Crossing

💼 Major Companies

  • Toyota
  • Sony
  • Mitsubishi
  • Softbank
  • Nintendo
  • Honda

Business Culture & Communication

🤝 Cultural Notes

Punctuality:

Extremely important. Trains run on exact schedule. Arrive 10 minutes early.

Business Etiquette:

Formal, hierarchical. Business cards (meishi) exchanged with both hands. Conservative dress.

📞 Best Times to Call

From US Eastern:

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST (9 AM - 12 PM Tokyo)

From Europe:

1:00 AM - 9:00 AM CET (9 AM - 5 PM Tokyo)

From Asia:

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST

Major Public Holidays

Important holidays that may affect business operations in Tokyo:

🎉Golden Week

Many businesses closed for a week

Typically: Late April - Early May

🎉Obon

Traditional holiday, many take time off

Typically: Mid-August

🎉New Year (Shogatsu)

Businesses closed for 3-7 days

Typically: December 31 - January 3

🎉Emperor's Birthday

National holiday

Typically: February 23

Time Zone Facts

DST Status

Currently observing DST

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UTC Offset

+00:00 from UTC

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Coverage

Multiple cities in the region

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Using the Tokyo World Clock

Our Tokyo world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Tokyo.

Features of our world clock include:

Real-time updates every second
Easy time zone conversion
Business hours reference
Related cities with current times
Daylight Saving Time information