Berlin to Tokyo Time Converter
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Berlin right now. 9:00 AM in Berlin is 5:00 PM in Tokyo.
Time now: Berlin and Tokyo
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Berlin right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Berlin and Tokyo are about 8,915 km (5,540 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Berlin is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Tokyo is on JST (UTC+09:00).
Berlin to Tokyo conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Berlin | Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Berlin and Tokyo
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Berlin = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tokyo
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Berlin and Tokyo change?
Yes. Right now Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Berlin. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Berlin moves its clocks forward. Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Berlin from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Berlin moves its clocks back. Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Berlin from then (it was 7 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Berlin is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Tokyo is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Berlin.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Berlin and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Berlin right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Berlin to Tokyo?
Add 8 hours to the Berlin time to get the Tokyo time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Berlin is 5:00 PM in Tokyo. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Tokyo?
It is 8:18 AM in Tokyo on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:18 AM in Berlin.
Does the time difference between Berlin and Tokyo change during the year?
Yes. Right now Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Berlin. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: Berlin moves its clocks forward. Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Berlin from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Berlin moves its clocks back. Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Berlin from then (it was 7 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Berlin and Tokyo?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Berlin = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tokyo. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.