Current time in Japan
Japan uses a single time zone, Asia/Tokyo (standard time UTC+9). Daylight saving time is not currently observed here, so the offset holds all year.
UTC offset
UTC+9
now
Time zones
1
Asia/Tokyo
Daylight saving
Not observed
all of 2026
Cities listed
11
Asia
Time zones in Japan
| Zone | Example city | Local time | UTC offset now | Standard / DST | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Tokyo | Tokyo | 20:30 | UTC+9 | UTC+9 all year | — |
Cities in Japan
| City | Local time | IANA time zone | UTC offset now | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Osaka | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Yokohama | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Nagoya | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Sapporo | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Fukuoka | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Kobe | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Kyoto | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Hiroshima | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Sendai | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
| Naha | 20:30 | Asia/Tokyo | UTC+9 | JST |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Japan right now?
All of Japan uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, currently at UTC+9 (JST). The table on this page shows the live local time, updated every second from your device's clock using the official IANA time zone rules.
How many time zones does Japan have?
Japan uses a single time zone, Asia/Tokyo, at UTC+9 in standard time.
Does Japan observe daylight saving time?
No. Japan keeps the same offset all year, so the UTC offset shown is correct on every date of 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Japan?
Japan is currently at UTC+9. This offset holds all year — there are no clock changes.