Current time in Japan

06:43:55

Friday, October 30, 2026

UTC+9 12 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Tokyo

Time zone of Japan

The time in Japan (Tokyo) follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently UTC+9. 12 hours ahead of Brasília.

Japan

06:43:55

Brasília

18:43:55

How to call or schedule a meeting with Japan

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 21:00 in Japan; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 (next day) there. Business hours do not overlap, so agree on a time outside the working day on one side.

Japan: sunrise today at 06:00 · sunset at 16:48 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Tokyo
Continent: Asia
Area: 377,835 km² (145,883 sq mi)
Population: about 130 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Japanese yen (JPY)
Languages: Japanese
Calling code: +81
Internet domain: .jp

More countries: Asia

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Japan?

12 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Japan changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Japan in?

Japan follows Asia/Tokyo, currently UTC+9. The reference location is Tokyo.

Does Japan have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Japan does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Japan from Brazil?

Business hours do not overlap, so one side will need to take the call outside of the usual 9:00–18:00 workday.

What is the capital of Japan?

The capital of Japan is Tokyo. The country covers about 377,835 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Japan use?

The currency is the Japanese yen (JPY). To call from abroad, dial +81 before the number. Websites use the .jp domain.