United Kingdom to Japan Time Zones

Planning meetings, calls, or travel between United Kingdom and Japan? Our comprehensive time zone guide covers all major cities across both countries, helping you coordinate schedules and avoid timing conflicts.

4 cities in United Kingdom2 cities in Japan

Current Times in Major Cities

United Kingdom

London
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
6:17 PM
UTC+0
Manchester
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
6:17 PM
UTC+0
Birmingham
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
6:17 PM
UTC+0
Glasgow
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
6:17 PM
UTC+0

Japan

Tokyo
Fri, Feb 13, 2026
3:17 AM
UTC+9
Osaka
Fri, Feb 13, 2026
3:17 AM
UTC+9

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Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London

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Business Insights

Business relationships between United Kingdom and Japan require careful timezone coordination. Consider cultural preferences for meeting times, with many companies adopting flexible schedules to accommodate international partnerships.

Popular Routes

Popular timezone conversions include London, Manchester, Birmingham to Tokyo, Osaka. These routes represent major business and travel corridors with frequent time zone queries.

Timezone Overview

United Kingdom spans 1 timezone, while Japan covers 1 timezone. This complexity makes it essential to specify exact cities when planning international communications.

Planning International Meetings

When scheduling meetings between United Kingdom and Japan, consider:

  • Multiple time zones within each country may affect scheduling
  • Daylight Saving Time changes occur at different dates
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times vary by region
  • Business hours and holiday schedules differ between countries
  • Peak productivity hours may not align across time zones