What is the time difference between Tokyo and Stockholm?

Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 7 hours ahead of Stockholm in summer (CEST, UTC+2) and 8 hours ahead in winter (CET, UTC+1). Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the gap shifts only when Sweden moves its clocks in spring and autumn.

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan abolished DST in 1952 and has not used it since. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year. Only Stockholm shifts its clocks, which is why the Tokyo-Stockholm gap alternates between 7 and 8 hours.

When does Sweden switch between CET and CEST?

Sweden moves clocks forward to CEST (UTC+2) on the last Sunday in March at 02:00 CET. At that point Tokyo goes from 8 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead. Clocks move back to CET (UTC+1) on the last Sunday in October at 03:00 CEST, returning the gap to 8 hours.

What are the best meeting times when calling from Tokyo to Stockholm?

In winter (CET), Tokyo at 17:00–18:00 JST equals Stockholm at 09:00–10:00 — the start of the Swedish workday. In summer (CEST), the overlap shifts to Tokyo at 16:00–18:00 JST equaling Stockholm at 09:00–11:00, giving a slightly wider window.

Is this tool accurate for scheduling?

Yes. It uses the IANA timezone database embedded in your browser — the same source used by operating systems and calendar apps worldwide. Accuracy depends on your device clock being synchronized via NTP, which most devices handle automatically.

What is CET and CEST?

CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and is used by Sweden in winter. CEST (Central European Summer Time) is UTC+2 and is active from late March to late October. Stockholm switches between the two each year.

Time Difference: Tokyo to Stockholm

See the current time in Tokyo and Stockholm side by side, with the live UTC offset (JST is UTC+9 year-round; Stockholm is CET in winter and CEST in summer), updated every second.

Tokyo, Japan

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JST UTC+9

Stockholm, Sweden

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CET UTC+1

Current Offset

+8 hours

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Stockholm

Convert Tokyo Time to Stockholm Time

Based on the current offset — updates automatically

Tokyo (JST)	Stockholm (CET/CEST)

Meeting Overlap Finder

Business hours (09:00–18:00) highlighted — best overlap shaded

Tokyo (JST)	Stockholm (CET/CEST)	Status

Summary

This tool displays the live current time in both Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo — JST, UTC+9, no DST) and Stockholm (Europe/Stockholm — CET UTC+1 in winter, CEST UTC+2 in summer) side by side. Because Japan never observes Daylight Saving Time and Sweden does, the gap between the two cities shifts twice a year: Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Stockholm in summer (CEST) and 8 hours ahead in winter (CET). Use this page to schedule Japan-Sweden calls, coordinate remote teams, or plan travel between Asia and Scandinavia.

How it works

Your browser reads the current moment from your device clock.
It converts that moment to Asia/Tokyo time (JST, UTC+9) using the IANA timezone database built into modern browsers.
The same moment is converted to Europe/Stockholm time (CET or CEST depending on the season).
The UTC offsets of both cities are compared to calculate the exact hour difference.
All three values — Tokyo time, Stockholm time, and the offset — refresh every second.
When Stockholm switches between CET and CEST, the displayed offset adjusts automatically between +7 and +8 hours.

Use cases

Scheduling video calls between Tokyo and Stockholm offices.
Checking if a colleague in Stockholm is still working.
Planning Japan-Sweden travel and arrival time comparisons.
Remote teams running daily standups across Japan and Sweden.
Finding the best overlap window for Tokyo-Stockholm meetings.
Converting a Tokyo meeting time to its Stockholm equivalent.
Investors in Tokyo tracking the Stockholm Stock Exchange open.
Students and teachers arranging online lessons between Japan and Sweden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-15 · Reviewed by Nham Vu