Japan • Local Time
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Tokyo, Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolitan area, uses Japan Standard Time (JST/UTC+9) year-round. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, making Tokyo consistently 14 hours ahead of New York (EST), 9 hours ahead of London (GMT), and 6 hours ahead of Dubai. This ultra-modern megacity seamlessly blends ancient temples with cutting-edge technology.
Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. This means the time difference with countries that do (US, UK, EU) changes seasonally. Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York EST but 13 hours ahead during EDT.
Tokyo is UTC+9 year-round. When it's noon in Tokyo: London 3:00 AM, New York 10:00 PM (previous day), Dubai 7:00 AM, Singapore 11:00 AM, Sydney 2:00 PM.
Japanese businesses typically operate 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, though overtime culture means many work later. Department stores open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Convenience stores (konbini like 7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart) are open 24/7. Banks operate 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM weekdays only. Restaurants often close between lunch and dinner (2:00-5:00 PM).
Japan adopted JST in 1888, using the 135°E meridian through Akashi as reference. The consistent time without DST makes international scheduling straightforward. Tokyo's financial markets (TSE) operate 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM JST with an 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM lunch break. When New York markets close, Tokyo's morning trading begins.
Spring (March-May) for world-famous cherry blossoms (sakura) - peak usually late March to early April.
World's most populous metropolitan area with 37 million people. Predominantly Japanese (98%) with growing international community. Global center for technology, finance, pop culture, and cuisine.
Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (25-35°C) and mild winters (2-10°C). Rainy season (tsuyu) in June. Typhoon season August-October.