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Time Difference: Edinburgh to Tokyo

🇬🇧EdinburghUTC+0
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇬🇧
Edinburgh, UK
Wed, Jun 3
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
8 hours
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh
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Edinburgh vs Tokyo timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Edinburgh and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Edinburgh 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

EdinburghTokyoStatus
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
2pm10pmEdinburgh working hours, Tokyo late evening
3pm11pmEdinburgh working hours, Tokyo late evening
4pm12amEdinburgh working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm1amEdinburgh evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm2amEdinburgh evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm3amEdinburgh evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm4amEdinburgh evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm5amEdinburgh evening, Tokyo asleep
10pm6amEdinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Tokyo

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

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

Distance between Edinburgh and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
9,236 km
Direct flight time
~11h 52m

Edinburgh and Tokyo are 9,236 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 52m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Edinburgh is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Edinburgh ahead of Tokyo?
No. Edinburgh is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Edinburgh?
When it's 9 AM in Edinburgh, it's 5pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Edinburgh and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Tokyo?
Edinburgh and Tokyo are 9,236 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 52 minutes.