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Asia/TokyoCurrent time and detailed information for Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo) in Tokyo

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Current TimeUTC+9JST
04:39:32
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:39:32Tokyo, Japan14.0M people

Basic Information

IANA IdentifierAsia/Tokyo
RegionAsia
CountryJapan (JP)
Primary CityTokyo
Coordinates35.6762°N, 139.6503°E

Time Information

UTC OffsetUTC+9
AbbreviationJST
Population14,000,000

Time Formats

ISO 8601 Format
2026-10-30T19:39:32.257Z
Unix Timestamp
1793389172
RFC 2822 Format
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:39:32 GMT
Local Format
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:39:32

Time Difference with Major Cities

UTC9h ahead
New York14h ahead
London9h ahead
Paris8h ahead
Sydney1h behind

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Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo) Time - Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in Tokyo?

The current local time in Tokyo, Japan is Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:39:32. Tokyo is located in the Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo) timezone.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and UTC?

Tokyo follows Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo) time. The current offset from UTC is +9 hours.

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of Japan. The current time is Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:39:32, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

About Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo)

Japan Standard Time (Asia/Tokyo) is the standard time used in Tokyo, Japan and surrounding regions. The timezone has a UTC offset of UTC+9 and is widely used for scheduling and time coordination in this geographical area. This timezone serves millions of people and is an important reference for business, travel, and international communications.