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Time Difference: Azores to Tokyo

🇵🇹AzoresUTC-1
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇵🇹
Azores, Portugal
Wed, Jun 3
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
9 hours
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Azores

Azores vs Tokyo timezone guide

Azores (Portugal) uses the Atlantic/Azores timezone at UTC-1, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 10 hours ahead of Azores (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Azores and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Azores and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

AzoresTokyoStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmAzores early, Tokyo evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmAzores working hours, Tokyo late evening
2pm11pmAzores working hours, Tokyo late evening
3pm12amAzores working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm1amAzores working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm2amAzores evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm3amAzores evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm4amAzores evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm5amAzores evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm6amAzores evening, Tokyo early
10pm7amAzores late evening, Tokyo early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Azores and Tokyo

Azores observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Azores's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 Mar 29Azores is 10 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Azores is 9 hours behind Tokyo
  • Oct 25 Dec 31Azores is 10 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Azores and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
11,634 km
Direct flight time
~14h 41m

Azores and Tokyo are 11,634 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 41m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Azores and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Azores is currently 9 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Azores ahead of Tokyo?
No. Azores is currently 9 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Azores?
When it's 9 AM in Azores, it's 6pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Azores and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Azores and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Azores and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Azores observes daylight saving time, but Tokyo does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Azores and Tokyo?
Azores and Tokyo are 11,634 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 41 minutes.