TimelyZones

London to Tokyo Time Converter

United KingdomGMT/BST
JapanJST

Convert time between London and Tokyo instantly. Perfect for scheduling meetings between UK and Japan, considering the 8-9 hour time difference.

BST
JST
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London:1:29 PM
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Time Difference

Tokyo is 8-9 hours ahead of London
When it's 12:00 PM in London, it's 8:00-9:00 PM in Tokyo

Best Meeting Times

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM GMT
(5:00 PM - 7:00 PM JST)
Early London, late Tokyo business hours

Daylight Saving

Only London observes DST
March - Oct: 8 hours difference
Oct - March: 9 hours difference

💡 Pro Tips for UK ↔ Japan Collaboration

⏰ Optimal Meeting Windows:

  • • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM GMT (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM JST)
  • • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM JST)
  • • Early morning UK = End of day Japan

📞 Call Considerations:

  • • Avoid calling Tokyo after 6:00 PM JST
  • • UK mornings work best for urgent matters
  • • Consider Japanese national holidays