Vancouver → Tokyo: Time Difference
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
How the difference works
Vancouver uses America/Vancouver (UTC-8 standard time) and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 17 hours ahead of Vancouver. Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 7,556 km (4,695 mi) great-circle distance.
Vancouver → Tokyo, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Tokyo?
In standard time, Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver. Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Vancouver, what time is it in Tokyo?
In standard time it is 02:00 the next day 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 Vancouver?
About 7,556 km (4,695 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.