whattimeisthereZurich to Tokyo time
The local time in Zurich, Switzerland and Tokyo, Japan. Pick a time in Zurich to see the matching time in Tokyo, or add more cities.
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What is the time difference between Zurich and Tokyo?
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Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Zurich. The gap changes during the year because of daylight saving time: it ranges from 7 hours to 8 hours.
What is a good time for a call between Zurich and Tokyo?
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Working hours (9:00 to 18:00) overlap from 09:00 to 10:00 in Zurich, which is 17:00 to 18:00 in Tokyo. Pick another time above to see it in both cities.
What time is it in Switzerland now?
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Zurich is currently on UTC+1. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time there.
What time is it in Japan now?
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Tokyo is currently on UTC+9. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time there.
Does Switzerland have daylight saving time?
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Yes. Zurich moves from UTC+1 to UTC+2 for daylight saving time. In 2026 clocks go forward on 29 March and back on 25 October.
Does Japan have daylight saving time?
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No. Japan stays on UTC+9 all year, so its clocks never change.