Best Time to Meet: London & Tokyo
London (UK) and Tokyo (Japan) are 9 hours apart. No standard working-hours overlap - see stretch and async options.
Working Overlap
Hours Apart
9h
Working Overlap
0h
Scheduling
❌ No overlap - async recommended
How the Color-Coded Grid Works
The Timezone Meeting Planner uses a color-coded grid to show at a glance which hours work for everyone:
Working Hours
9 am – 6 pm local time. The ideal window for meetings.
Stretch Hours
7–9 am and 6–10 pm. Possible but not ideal.
Night / Off
Outside working hours or weekends. Avoid unless necessary.
No Standard Overlap
London and Tokyo have no overlapping standard working hours (9 am–6 pm). Consider these alternatives:
- • Early morning in London to catch end of day in Tokyo
- • Async-first - record updates, use Loom or Slack video
- • Rotate the call time so no team always bears the inconvenient hour
Share This With Your Team
Open the Timezone Planner with London and Tokyo pre-loaded, then use the Share button to copy a link - or shortlist specific slots and share those too.
Open Planner with London & Tokyo →Frequently Asked Questions
Does daylight saving time (DST) affect the London–Tokyo overlap?
Yes. If either city observes DST, the offset between them may change by 1 hour during clock-change periods (typically March and October/November). The Timezone Meeting Planner uses your browser's timezone data which handles DST automatically.
What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
In standard time, London and Tokyo are 9 hours apart. This may vary by ±1 hour during daylight saving transitions if the two cities don't observe DST on the same date.
How do I share the meeting time with my team?
Open the Timezone Planner using the link above. Both cities will be pre-loaded. Click any hour column to shortlist it, then use "Copy as Text" or "Share as Link" to send the specific time to your team.