Preston to Tokyo time converter

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

Preston BST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Tokyo JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Preston
United Kingdom
Fri, Oct 16
BSTUTC+1
Tokyo
Japan
Sat, Oct 17
JSTUTC+9+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Preston to Tokyo conversion table

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

PrestonTokyo
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 Preston (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Preston and Tokyo switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +8h

Distance

Preston and Tokyo are 9,432 km (5,861 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Preston and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Preston.

What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Preston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Preston, it is 5:00 PM in Tokyo.

When is the best time to call Tokyo from Preston?

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

Does the time difference between Preston and Tokyo change?

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