F1 Times in Japan (JST)
All 2026 F1 race times converted to Japan timezone
2026 Race Schedule (GMT+9)
| Rd | Race | Date | Race Start (GMT+9) | Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australian GP | 8 March 2026 | 13:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 2 |  Chinese GP | 15 March 2026 | 16:00 GMT+9 | Sprint |
| 3 |  Japanese GP | 29 March 2026 | 14:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 4 |  Bahrain GP | 12 April 2026 | 00:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabian GP | 19 April 2026 | 02:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 6 |  Miami GP | 3 May 2026 | 05:00 GMT+9 | Sprint |
| 7 |  Canadian GP | 24 May 2026 | 05:00 GMT+9 | Sprint |
| 8 |  Monaco GP | 7 June 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 9 |  Barcelona GP | 14 June 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 10 |  Austrian GP | 28 June 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 11 |  British GP | 5 July 2026 | 23:00 GMT+9 | Sprint |
| 12 |  Belgian GP | 19 July 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 13 |  Hungarian GP | 26 July 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 14 |  Dutch GP | 23 August 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | Sprint |
| 15 |  Italian GP | 6 September 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 16 | Madrid GP | 13 September 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 17 |  Azerbaijan GP | 26 September 2026 | 20:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 18 |  Singapore GP | 11 October 2026 | 21:00 GMT+9 | Sprint |
| 19 | United States GP | 25 October 2026 | 05:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 20 |  Mexican GP | 1 November 2026 | 05:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 21 |  Brazilian GP | 8 November 2026 | 02:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 22 | Las Vegas GP | 22 November 2026 | 13:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 23 |  Qatar GP | 29 November 2026 | 01:00 GMT+9 | - |
| 24 |  Abu Dhabi GP | 6 December 2026 | 22:00 GMT+9 | - |
Upcoming Session Times (GMT+9)
Friday 13 Mar
Practice 1 12:30 - 13:30
Sprint Qualifying 16:30 - 17:15
Saturday 14 Mar
Sprint 12:00 - 13:00
Qualifying 16:00 - 17:00
Sunday 15 Mar
Race 16:00
Friday 27 Mar
Practice 1 10:30 - 11:30
Practice 2 14:00 - 15:00
Saturday 28 Mar
Practice 3 10:30 - 11:30
Qualifying 14:00 - 15:00
Sunday 29 Mar
Race 14:00
Saturday 11 Apr
Practice 1 20:30 - 21:30
Practice 2 00:00 - 01:00
Sunday 12 Apr
Practice 3 21:30 - 22:30
Qualifying 01:00 - 02:00
Monday 13 Apr
Race 00:00
Saturday 18 Apr
Practice 1 22:30 - 23:30
Practice 2 02:00 - 03:00
Sunday 19 Apr
Practice 3 22:30 - 23:30
Qualifying 02:00 - 03:00
Monday 20 Apr
Race 02:00
Saturday 2 May
Practice 1 01:30 - 02:30
Sprint Qualifying 05:30 - 06:15
Sunday 3 May
Sprint 01:00 - 02:00
Qualifying 05:00 - 06:00
Monday 4 May
Race 05:00
F1 Times FAQ
What time is F1 in Japan?
F1 race start times vary depending on the circuit location. In Japan (JST), races are scheduled across different times of day throughout the season. The table above shows the exact race start time for every round of the 2026 F1 season, converted to GMT+9.
What time does the next F1 race start in GMT+9?
The next F1 race is the Chinese GP on 15 March 2026. The race starts at 16:00 GMT+9 in Japan time.
How to watch F1 in Japan?
F1 is broadcast globally through various TV networks and the official F1 TV Pro streaming service. Check your local TV listings for coverage in Japan. All session times on this page are shown in JST so you know exactly when to tune in.