Zurich → Tokyo: Time Difference
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.
How the difference works
Zurich uses Europe/Zurich (UTC+1 standard time) and Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 8 hours ahead of Zurich. Zurich observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 9,577 km (5,951 mi) great-circle distance.
Zurich → Tokyo, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Zurich and Tokyo?
In standard time, Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Zurich. Zurich observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Zurich, what time is it in Tokyo?
In standard time it is 17:00 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 Zurich?
About 9,577 km (5,951 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.