Time Zones in Japan
Japan uses a single national time zone, Japan Standard Time. Japan experimented with Daylight Saving Time briefly after World War II but abandoned it in 1952.
Daylight Saving Time in Japan
Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Current Time in Tokyo
As the capital of Japan, Tokyo keeps the Tokyo time zone. See the live clock above, which updates automatically for any current Daylight Saving Time adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Japan have?
Japan uses a single national time zone, Japan Standard Time.
Does Japan observe Daylight Saving Time?
Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What is the capital of Japan and what time is it there now?
Tokyo is the capital of Japan. See the live clock above for its exact current time.