London → Tokyo: Time Difference
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How the difference works
London uses Europe/London (UTC+0 standard time) and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 9 hours ahead of London. London observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 9,559 km (5,939 mi) great-circle distance.
London → Tokyo, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
In standard time, Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London. London observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in London, what time is it in Tokyo?
In standard time it is 18:00 in Tokyo. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Tokyo from London?
About 9,559 km (5,939 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.