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Time Difference: South Georgia to Tokyo

🇬🇧South GeorgiaUTC-2
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇬🇧
South Georgia, UK
Wed, Jun 3
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
11 hours
Tokyo is 11 hours ahead of South Georgia

South Georgia vs Tokyo timezone guide

South Georgia (UK) uses the Atlantic/South_Georgia timezone at UTC-2, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 11 hours ahead of South Georgia (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between South Georgia and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in South Georgia 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

South GeorgiaTokyoStatus
6am5pmSouth Georgia early, Tokyo evening
7am6pmSouth Georgia early, Tokyo evening
8am7pmSouth Georgia early, Tokyo evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmSouth Georgia working hours, Tokyo late evening
12pm11pmSouth Georgia working hours, Tokyo late evening
1pm12amSouth Georgia working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm1amSouth Georgia working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm2amSouth Georgia working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm3amSouth Georgia working hours, Tokyo asleep
5pm4amSouth Georgia evening, Tokyo asleep
6pm5amSouth Georgia evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm6amSouth Georgia evening, Tokyo early
8pm7amSouth Georgia evening, Tokyo early
9pm8amSouth Georgia evening, Tokyo early
10pm9amSouth Georgia late evening, Tokyo working hours

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 South Georgia and Tokyo

Neither South Georgia nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 11 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between South Georgia and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
17,931 km
Direct flight time
~22h 6m

South Georgia and Tokyo are 17,931 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~22h 6m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between South Georgia and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 11 hours. South Georgia is currently 11 hours behind Tokyo.
Is South Georgia ahead of Tokyo?
No. South Georgia is currently 11 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in South Georgia?
When it's 9 AM in South Georgia, it's 8pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between South Georgia and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in South Georgia 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 South Georgia and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither South Georgia nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are South Georgia and Tokyo?
South Georgia and Tokyo are 17,931 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 22 hours 6 minutes.