London to Kobe time converter

Kobe is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 5:00 PM in Kobe.

London BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Kobe JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

London
United Kingdom
Sun, Oct 18
BSTUTC+1
Kobe
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

London to Kobe conversion table

Every hour of today in London and the matching time in Kobe. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

LondonKobe
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in London (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Kobe).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because London and Kobe switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +8h

Distance

London and Kobe are 9,487 km (5,895 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between London and Kobe?

Kobe is 8 hours ahead of London.

What time is it in Kobe when it is 9 AM in London?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 5:00 PM in Kobe.

When is the best time to call Kobe from London?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in London (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Kobe).

Does the time difference between London and Kobe change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.