Best Time to Meet: London & Tokyo
Overlapping Business Hours
There are no overlapping standard business hours (9am - 5pm). Use the interactive converter above to visually compare hours side by side.
Quick Reference
- London
- BST (GMT+1)
GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026
- Tokyo
- JST (GMT+9)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Tokyo?
- There are no overlapping business hours. Consider early morning or late evening meetings, or use the interactive converter on this page to find a workable time slot.
- How many hours apart are London and Tokyo?
- Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London.
- Does the overlap change with daylight saving time?
- London observes daylight saving time (GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026) but Tokyo does not, so the overlap may shift by an hour seasonally. The interactive converter on this page always reflects the current offset, even across daylight saving transition.