When Do Clocks Change in Japan?
Daylight saving time transition dates for Japan in 2026, based on Tokyo's time zone.
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC+9 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Japan observe daylight saving time?
- No. Japan does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+9 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Japan?
- Japan is at UTC+9 relative to UTC, year-round, based on Tokyo's time zone.