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Time Difference: Dublin to Tokyo

🇮🇪DublinUTC+0
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇮🇪
Dublin, Ireland
Thu, Jun 4
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
8 hours
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Dublin

Dublin vs Tokyo timezone guide

Dublin (Ireland) uses the Europe/Dublin timezone at UTC+0, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Dublin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dublin and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dublin 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

DublinTokyoStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmDublin working hours, Tokyo late evening
3pm11pmDublin working hours, Tokyo late evening
4pm12amDublin working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm1amDublin evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm2amDublin evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm3amDublin evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm4amDublin evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm5amDublin evening, Tokyo asleep
10pm6amDublin 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 Dublin and Tokyo

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Dublin is 9 hours behind Tokyo
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Dublin is 8 hours behind Tokyo
  • Oct 25 Dec 31Dublin is 9 hours behind Tokyo

Distance between Dublin and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
9,585 km
Direct flight time
~12h 17m

Dublin and Tokyo are 9,585 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 17m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dublin and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Dublin is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Dublin ahead of Tokyo?
No. Dublin is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Dublin?
When it's 9 AM in Dublin, it's 5pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dublin and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dublin 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 Dublin and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Dublin 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 Dublin and Tokyo?
Dublin and Tokyo are 9,585 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 17 minutes.