UTC to Tokyo Time Converter
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST.
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC. To convert UTC to Tokyo Time, add 9 hours to the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. Tokyo Time (Tokyo time) is used in Tokyo, Japan.
UTC to Tokyo Time time conversion table
UTC to Tokyo Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | Tokyo Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 9:00 AM JST | — |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 10:00 AM JST | — |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 11:00 AM JST | — |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 12:00 PM JST | — |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 1:00 PM JST | — |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 2:00 PM JST | — |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 3:00 PM JST | — |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 4:00 PM JST | — |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 5:00 PM JST | — |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 6:00 PM JST | — |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 7:00 PM JST | — |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 8:00 PM JST | — |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 9:00 PM JST | — |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 10:00 PM JST | night |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 11:00 PM JST | night |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 12:00 AM JST | next day |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 1:00 AM JST | next day |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 2:00 AM JST | next day |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 3:00 AM JST | next day |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 4:00 AM JST | next day |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 5:00 AM JST | next day |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 6:00 AM JST | next day |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 7:00 AM JST | next day |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 8:00 AM JST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UTC to Tokyo Time
Add 9 hours to the UTC time to get Tokyo Time.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC = 7:00 AM JST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and Tokyo Time
The time difference between UTC and Tokyo Time is 9 hours all year – JST is ahead of UTC.
UTC and Tokyo Time during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- Tokyo Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
Best time for a meeting between UTC and Tokyo Time
UTC and Tokyo Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 4:00 PM JST.
UTC to Tokyo Time FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and Tokyo Time?
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC all year. 9:00 AM UTC = 6:00 PM JST.
What is 9 AM UTC in Tokyo Time?
9:00 AM UTC is 6:00 PM JST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in Tokyo Time?
12:00 PM UTC is 9:00 PM JST.
Is Tokyo Time ahead of or behind UTC?
JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC, so it is later in Tokyo Time than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does Tokyo Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between UTC and Tokyo Time?
UTC and Tokyo Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM UTC, which is 4:00 PM JST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.