🇯🇵 What Time Zone Is Japan In?
11:02 PM
Thu, Oct 8
UTC+09:00IANA: Asia/Tokyo
Japan time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+9 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+9 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Japan and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 9 hours ahead | 9 hours ahead |
| London | 9 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| New York | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | same time | same time |
"Ahead" means Japan is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Japan time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Japan use?
Japan uses Asia/Tokyo. Its offset is UTC+9 in January and the same in July.
Does Japan observe daylight saving time?
No. Japan does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Tokyo stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Japan and New York?
In January Japan is 14 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 13 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Japan and India?
In January Japan is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.