Tokyo to Edinburgh time converter
Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 1:00 AM in Edinburgh.
8:43 AM in Tokyo, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Tokyo to Edinburgh conversion table
Every hour of today in Tokyo and the matching time in Edinburgh. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Tokyo | Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Edinburgh).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and Edinburgh 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
Tokyo and Edinburgh are 9,236 km (5,739 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Edinburgh when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 1:00 AM in Edinburgh.
When is the best time to call Edinburgh from Tokyo?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Edinburgh).
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Edinburgh change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.