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Time Difference: Reykjavik to Tokyo

🇮🇸ReykjavikUTC+0
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇮🇸
Reykjavik, Iceland
Fri, May 29
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
9 hours
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Reykjavik

Reykjavik vs Tokyo timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Reykjavik and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Reykjavik 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

ReykjavikTokyoStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmReykjavik 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
1pm10pmReykjavik working hours, Tokyo late evening
2pm11pmReykjavik working hours, Tokyo late evening
3pm12amReykjavik working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm1amReykjavik working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm2amReykjavik evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm3amReykjavik evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm4amReykjavik evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm5amReykjavik evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm6amReykjavik evening, Tokyo early
10pm7amReykjavik 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 Reykjavik and Tokyo

Neither Reykjavik nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 9 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Reykjavik and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
8,798 km
Direct flight time
~11h 21m

Reykjavik and Tokyo are 8,798 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 21m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Reykjavik is currently 9 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Reykjavik ahead of Tokyo?
No. Reykjavik is currently 9 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Reykjavik?
When it's 9 AM in Reykjavik, it's 6pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Reykjavik and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Reykjavik nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Reykjavik and Tokyo?
Reykjavik and Tokyo are 8,798 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 21 minutes.