Tokyo to Reading time converter
Reading is 8 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 1:00 AM in Reading.
4:59 PM in Tokyo, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Tokyo to Reading conversion table
Every hour of today in Tokyo and the matching time in Reading. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Tokyo | Reading |
|---|---|
| 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 Reading).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and Reading switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -8h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -9h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -8h
Distance
Tokyo and Reading are 9,594 km (5,961 miles) apart in a straight line.
More conversions
Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Reading?
Reading is 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Reading when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 1:00 AM in Reading.
When is the best time to call Reading from Tokyo?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Reading).
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Reading change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.