Berlin vs Tokyo
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for Berlin (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan). Time difference is currently 7 hours.
Germany
Berlin
5:03 AM
UTC+02:00 · GMT+2· DST shifts
Japan
Tokyo
12:03 PM
UTC+09:00 · GMT+9
Best overlap
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Berlin time (2/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 5:00–9:00
- Berlin7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Tokyo2:00 PM–5:00 PM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | Berlin | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 04:00 | 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 05:00 | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 06:00 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 07:00 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 08:00 | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 09:00 | 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 16:00 | 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 17:00 | 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 18:00 | 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 19:00 | 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 20:00 | 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
About
About the Berlin–Tokyo time difference
The time difference is currently 7 hours. Berlin uses Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00) while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
The gap can shift by an hour when one city observes Daylight Saving Time and the other doesn't. AllTimeZone always reflects the current correct difference, drawn live from the IANA timezone database.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Berlin and Tokyo?
The current time difference between Berlin and Tokyo is 7 hours. Berlin is in the Europe/Berlin timezone (UTC+02:00) and Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+09:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between Berlin and Tokyo?
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Berlin time (2/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 5:00–9:00.
Does the time difference between Berlin and Tokyo change?
Yes, the time difference can change temporarily when one location switches to or from Daylight Saving Time (DST) while the other does not. Not all countries observe DST, and those that do switch on different dates.