This is the start time of the Japan GP qualifying
Due to the time difference with Japan, it is going to be an early start for British and European Formula 1 fans as the start time of the qualifying session is early in the morning.
After the two free practice sessions on Friday, April 5, third practice the following day runs from 03:30 BST. Qualifying then starts at 07:00 BST.
Below you will find the schedule for the Japanese GP qualifying for every time zone.
2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying start times
| Country | Timezone | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | JST | 15:00 |
| United Kingdom | BST | 07:00 |
| Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France, Italy | CET | 08:00 |
| America - East Coast | EST | 02:00 |
| America - West Coast | PST | 23:00 - Friday |
| Brazil | BST | 03:00 |
| South Africa | SAST | 08:00 |
| United Arab Emirates | GST | 10:00 |
| India | IST | 11:30 |
| China | CST | 14:00 |
| Australia | AEST | 16:00 |
| New Zealand | NZST | 18:00 |
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