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Time difference between Japan and Sweden

Time difference
Sweden is 7 h behind Japan. Right now it is 04:36 in Japan and 21:36 in Sweden.

Japan vs Sweden

Japan Sweden
Japan
04:36 UTC+9:00
Sweden
21:36 UTC+2:00
Difference
7 h

You fly west and gain 7 h. On arrival your body clock reads 7 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.

Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.

Common questions

What is the time difference between Japan and Sweden?

Sweden is 7 h behind Japan.

What time is it in Sweden now?

It is currently 21:36 in Sweden (UTC+2:00).