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