Current time in Japan
Japan uses Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+09:00) all year — there is no daylight saving. The live clock above shows the time in Japan right now next to your own.
Time difference with Japan
| Place | Japan in January | Japan in July |
|---|---|---|
| London | 9h ahead | 8h ahead |
| New York | 14h ahead | 13h ahead |
| Chicago | 15h ahead | 14h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 17h ahead | 16h ahead |
| Dublin | 9h ahead | 8h ahead |
| Paris | 8h ahead | 7h ahead |
| Dubai | 5h ahead | 5h ahead |
| India | 3h 30m ahead | 3h 30m ahead |
| Singapore | 1h ahead | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 2h behind | 1h behind |
| Toronto | 14h ahead | 13h ahead |
Major cities
Tokyo · Osaka · Yokohama · Nagoya · Sapporo · Fukuoka · Sendai · Kyoto · Hiroshima · Kobe · Kawasaki · Kitakyushu
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Japan in?
- Japan uses Japan Standard Time (GMT+9, UTC+09:00).
- Does Japan use daylight saving time?
- No. Japan keeps the same time all year.