Time Converter

GMT to JST Time Converter

Convert GMT to Japan Time with a live clock and clean permalinks.

From
GMT / BST
London

To
JST
Tokyo

When it is 7:30 AM in GMT, it is 4:30 PM in Japan Time.

Current gap Japan Time is 9 hours ahead of GMT.
UTC offsets now UTC +0 and UTC +9
Quick example 12:00 PM in GMT = 9:00 PM in JST
Shared work window 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in GMT

GMT to JST at a glance

Japan Time is 9 hours ahead of GMT. If someone gives you a time in GMT, move the clock by 9 hours to read it in Japan Time. A 9:00 AM start in London becomes 6:00 PM in Tokyo.

What GMT covers

GMT is commonly used as the United Kingdom time reference. In summer, the UK moves to British Summer Time. It is a familiar baseline for Europe, Africa, and global remote teams.

What Japan Time covers

Japan Time is used throughout Japan. Tokyo follows it year-round without daylight saving changes. It is helpful for manufacturing, gaming, and business coordination with Japan-based teams.

Quick answers

What is the time difference between GMT and JST?

Japan Time is 9 hours ahead of GMT.

What happens to a 3:00 PM meeting in GMT?

It lands at 12:00 AM in JST.

Does daylight saving time matter for GMT to JST?

GMT and Japan Time are shown using the offsets that are active right now, so the result already reflects any daylight saving change in effect today.