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Time difference

Canberra to Tokyo Time Difference

Tokyo is 1 hour behind Canberra — when it's 12:00 PM in Canberra, it's 11:00 AM in Tokyo. (Canberra (Australia/Sydney, AEST); Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo, JST).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

Tokyo is 1 hour behind Canberra. The best window for a call is 10 AM–5 PM in Canberra, which is 9 AM–4 PM in Tokyo — a 7-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Clocks change on October 4, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between Canberra and Tokyo — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in Canberra, it's 8:00 AM in Tokyo.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it's 10:00 AM in Canberra.

Tokyo is currently 1 hour behind Canberra.

CanberraAEST
7:41 AM
Monday, Aug 24
TokyoJST
6:41 AM
Monday, Aug 24

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Canberra and Tokyo overlap for 7 hours. 10 AM5 PM in Canberra is 9 AM4 PM in Tokyo. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

CanberraTokyo
12 AM11:00 PM (prev day)
1 AM12:00 AM
2 AM1:00 AM
3 AM2:00 AM
4 AM3:00 AM
5 AM4:00 AM
6 AM5:00 AM
7 AM6:00 AM
8 AM7:00 AM
9 AM8:00 AM
10 AM9:00 AM
11 AM10:00 AM
12 PM11:00 AM
1 PM12:00 PM
2 PM1:00 PM
3 PM2:00 PM
4 PM3:00 PM
5 PM4:00 PM
6 PM5:00 PM
7 PM6:00 PM
8 PM7:00 PM
9 PM8:00 PM
10 PM9:00 PM
11 PM10:00 PM

Daylight saving

On October 4, 2026, Canberra shifts for daylight saving. After that, Tokyo will be 2 hours behind Canberra (currently 1 hour behind Canberra). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • Canberra is not currently observing daylight saving time (standard time is in effect).
  • Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Canberra?
Tokyo is 1 hour behind Canberra.
How many hours behind Canberra is Tokyo?
Tokyo is 1 hour behind Canberra.
What time is 9 AM in Canberra in Tokyo?
9:00 AM in Canberra is 8:00 AM in Tokyo.
What time is noon in Canberra in Tokyo?
12:00 PM in Canberra is 11:00 AM in Tokyo.
What time is 5 PM in Canberra in Tokyo?
5:00 PM in Canberra is 4:00 PM in Tokyo. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in Canberra in Tokyo?
3:00 PM in Canberra is 2:00 PM in Tokyo.
Is Canberra currently observing daylight saving time?
Canberra observes daylight saving time seasonally, but is not currently on DST (standard time is in effect).
Is Tokyo currently observing daylight saving time?
Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays the same all year.
Do Canberra and Tokyo observe daylight saving?
On October 4, 2026, Canberra shifts for daylight saving. After that, Tokyo will be 2 hours behind Canberra (currently 1 hour behind Canberra). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call Tokyo from Canberra?
Aim for 10 AM–5 PM in Canberra, which is 9 AM–4 PM in Tokyo.
When is the best time to call Canberra from Tokyo?
Aim for 9 AM–4 PM in Tokyo, which is 10 AM–5 PM in Canberra.
Canberra (AEST) to Tokyo (JST) — how do I convert quickly?
Subtract 1 hour from Canberra local time to get Tokyo local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.