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London → Tokyo Timezone Overlap

London → Tokyo Timezone Overlap

Find the best time to meet between London and Tokyo. Working hours overlap, pain scores, and DST warnings.

London

UTC+1

Tokyo

UTC+9

Time difference

8h

Working hours overlap

1h

24h Timeline (click to select)

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Overlap & scores

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Click a time slot on the timeline to see the pain score.

Best Meeting Times

#1

08:00 UTC

100/100

London: 09:00

Tokyo: 17:00

#2

07:00 UTC

93/100

London: 08:00

Tokyo: 16:00

#3

09:00 UTC

93/100

London: 10:00

Tokyo: 18:00

#4

06:00 UTC

85/100

London: 07:00

Tokyo: 15:00

#5

10:00 UTC

85/100

London: 11:00

Tokyo: 19:00

London and Tokyo have a 8-hour time difference. For remote teams, there are 1 working hours of daily overlap in standard schedules (9–18).

The best meeting window is 09:00–10:00 London time (17:00–18:00 Tokyo time).

The 1-hour overlap is a narrow but valuable window — reserve it for critical decisions and blockers. Outside of it, async-first processes keep work flowing: structured tickets, recorded walkthroughs, and clear written context.

Tokyo opens the workday first, 8 hours ahead of London. A common pattern: London starts with async context from Tokyo, the overlap window handles live decisions, and Tokyo closes with a clear handoff for London to act on overnight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?

The current time difference is 8 hours (UTC+1 vs UTC+9).

What is the best meeting time for London and Tokyo?

The best times are between 09:00 and 10:00 London time, when both teams are within normal working hours.

Is there enough overlap for remote work between London and Tokyo?

The time difference makes synchronous meetings very challenging. An async-first approach is recommended.

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