Tokyo to Bedford time converter
Bedford is 14 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Bedford.
2:56 PM in Tokyo, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tokyo to Bedford conversion table
Every hour of today in Tokyo and the matching time in Bedford. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Tokyo | Bedford |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bedford): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and Bedford switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -14h
Distance
Tokyo and Bedford are 10,370 km (6,444 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Bedford?
Bedford is 14 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Bedford when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Bedford.
When is the best time to call Bedford from Tokyo?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bedford): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Bedford change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.