Current Time in Tokyo
Live Tokyo time with automatic updates
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
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
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
Related Cities
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.