What time is it in Japan?

Japan uses Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9.

What is the best time to call Japan?

The best time to call Japan is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM JST (UTC+9). Use our visual tool above to see the overlap with your local time.

Does Japan observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+9 year-round.

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Best Time to Call Japan

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Quick Reference

Country	🇯🇵 Japan
Primary Timezone	Japan Standard Time
Abbreviation	JST
UTC Offset	UTC+9
DST	No
Number of Time Zones	1
Business Hours	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM JST

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Country code: +81 — View number formats, prefixes, and dialing instructions

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