Tokyo to Cologne time converter

Cologne is 7 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 2:00 AM in Cologne.

Tokyo JST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Cologne CEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Sat, Oct 17
JSTUTC+9
Cologne
Germany
Sat, Oct 17
CESTUTC+2-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Cologne conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Cologne).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -7h

Distance

Tokyo and Cologne are 9,334 km (5,800 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Cologne?

Cologne is 7 hours behind Tokyo.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 2:00 AM in Cologne.

When is the best time to call Cologne from Tokyo?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Cologne).

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Cologne change?

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