Time difference between Rafaḩ and Tokyo

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Rafaḩ.

Asia/Gaza Asia/Tokyo same day

Local time in both cities

Rafaḩ · Palestinian Territory
07:09
Friday, 6 November 2026
Asia/Gaza · UTC+02:00
Tokyo · Japan
14:09
Friday, 6 November 2026
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+09:00

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Rafaḩ.

same day

Time zones

RafaḩAsia/Gaza · UTC+02:00
TokyoAsia/Tokyo · UTC+09:00

Rafaḩ is currently on standard time (UTC+02:00). Next change: 2027-03-27 03:00.

Tokyo does not observe daylight saving and stays on UTC+09:00 all year.

Hour-by-hour conversion

Calculated for 2026-11-06 local time in Rafaḩ. The two places start and end daylight saving on different dates, so another day can give a different result.

Rafaḩ (source) Tokyo (target)
00:00 07:00
01:00 08:00
02:00 09:00
03:00 10:00
04:00 11:00
05:00 12:00
06:00 13:00
07:00 14:00
08:00 15:00
09:00 16:00
10:00 17:00
11:00 18:00
12:00 19:00
13:00 20:00
14:00 21:00
15:00 22:00
16:00 23:00
17:00 00:00 next day
18:00 01:00 next day
19:00 02:00 next day
20:00 03:00 next day
21:00 04:00 next day
22:00 05:00 next day
23:00 06:00 next day

FAQ

How many hours apart are Rafaḩ and Tokyo right now?
For Rafaḩ and Tokyo, the current difference is +7:00, calculated from today’s time-zone rules. The page shows the local date in both cities on a 24-hour clock. Daylight-saving changes can alter the gap. Use specific-date mode for another day and check for a date rollover rather than carrying today’s offset forward. Verify the intended local date on each side before scheduling, especially when the conversion falls near midnight or the destination observes a different seasonal clock change.
Does the time difference between Rafaḩ and Tokyo stay constant all year?
The gap between Rafaḩ and Tokyo does not necessarily stay constant all year. If the two cities change daylight-saving time on different dates, their difference can vary; months 1 and 7 may show different results. Choose the intended date in specific-date mode and check the converted local date. Do not assume that 1 fixed offset applies for every day of the year, particularly when arranging future meetings or reviewing dates near seasonal clock changes.
How does the hourly table mark date changes and daylight-saving gaps from Rafaḩ to Tokyo?
The hourly table for Rafaḩ and Tokyo lists corresponding local times for each hour and marks the same instant and any date rollover. It covers 24 hourly slots across 2 cities; a local time skipped by a daylight-saving jump is identified instead of being invented. Check the date and the time zones on both sides when arranging a meeting. Shifting the displayed hour alone can give the wrong local date when the conversion crosses midnight.

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