What is the time difference between Tokyo and Vienna?

Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 8 hours ahead of Vienna during Central European Time (CET, UTC+1, roughly late October to late March) and 7 hours ahead during Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2, roughly late March to late October).

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan abolished Daylight Saving Time in 1952. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) year-round, so the offset with Vienna changes only when Vienna switches between CET and CEST.

When does Vienna switch between CET and CEST?

Vienna (Austria) follows EU rules: clocks spring forward to CEST (UTC+2) on the last Sunday of March at 02:00 local time, and fall back to CET (UTC+1) on the last Sunday of October at 03:00 local time.

What are the best meeting times for Tokyo and Vienna?

Tokyo business hours 09:00–18:00 JST correspond to 01:00–10:00 CET (winter) or 02:00–11:00 CEST (summer) in Vienna. The best overlap is 16:00–18:00 Tokyo (08:00–10:00 Vienna in winter, or 09:00–11:00 in summer), where morning Vienna hours align with late afternoon Tokyo.

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. The DST transition dates are computed from the Europe/Vienna rules, so the offset shown reflects the current real-world difference.

What does JST stand for?

JST stands for Japan Standard Time. It is UTC+9, used across Japan year-round with no Daylight Saving adjustment.

What is CET and CEST?

CET is Central European Time (UTC+1), used by Vienna in winter. CEST is Central European Summer Time (UTC+2), used by Vienna from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.

Time Difference: Tokyo to Vienna

Name: Time Difference: Tokyo to Vienna
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Author: Nham Vu

See the current time in Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) and Vienna (CET UTC+1 / CEST UTC+2) side by side, with a live offset display and a built-in time converter.

Tokyo, Japan

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JST UTC+9

Vienna, Austria

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CET UTC+1

Current Offset

+8 hours

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Vienna (winter, CET UTC+1). In summer (CEST UTC+2) the offset is 7 hours.

Convert a Specific Time

Enter a Tokyo time to see the Vienna equivalent, or vice versa

Tokyo Time (JST)

Enter any JST time

Vienna Time (CET)

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Equivalent Vienna time

Vienna Time (CET)

Enter any Vienna time

Tokyo Time (JST)

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Equivalent JST time

Meeting Overlap Finder

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

Tokyo (JST)	Vienna (CET)	Status

Quick Reference: Tokyo to Vienna

Common JST hours and their Vienna equivalents

Tokyo (JST)	Vienna (CET)

Summary

See the current time in Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) and Vienna (CET UTC+1 / CEST UTC+2) side by side, with a live offset display and a built-in time converter.

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/Vienna time (CET UTC+1 in winter, CEST UTC+2 in summer).
The UTC offsets of both cities are compared: the difference is 8 hours in winter and 7 hours in summer.
Both clocks and the offset refresh every second in real time.
The converter lets you enter any Tokyo time and instantly see the equivalent Vienna time.

Use cases

Scheduling video calls between Tokyo and Vienna offices.
Checking if a colleague in Vienna is still at their desk when working from Tokyo.
Planning Japan-Austria travel and comparing arrival or departure times.
Remote teams coordinating daily standups across Japan and Austria.
Finding overlapping business hours for Tokyo-Vienna meetings.
Investors monitoring Tokyo and Vienna financial market hours.
Students and teachers arranging online lessons between Japan and Austria.
Converting a specific meeting time from JST to CET/CEST before sending a calendar invite.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-26 · Reviewed by Nham Vu