Japan — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Japan. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+9
Capital
Tokyo
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+81
Currency
JPY
Region
Asia
Country Code
JP
Current Time in Japan
The primary timezone is Asia/Tokyo (currently UTC+9). Japan has 21 major cities tracked below.
View Japan World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | Asia/Tokyo |
| Osaka | Asia/Tokyo |
| Nagoya | Asia/Tokyo |
| Fukuoka | Asia/Tokyo |
| Sapporo | Asia/Tokyo |
| Kyoto | Asia/Tokyo |
| Hiroshima | Asia/Tokyo |
| Kobe | Asia/Tokyo |
| Yokohama | Asia/Tokyo |
| Kawasaki | Asia/Tokyo |
| Sendai | Asia/Tokyo |
| Kitakyushu | Asia/Tokyo |
| Chiba | Asia/Tokyo |
| Sakai | Asia/Tokyo |
| Niigata | Asia/Tokyo |
| Hamamatsu | Asia/Tokyo |
| Kumamoto | Asia/Tokyo |
| Sagamihara | Asia/Tokyo |
| Shizuoka | Asia/Tokyo |
| Okayama | Asia/Tokyo |
| Suita | Asia/Tokyo |
Public Holidays in Japan — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Japan for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Japan Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Japan
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Japan.
Japan Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Japan
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+9 remains constant year-round.
Japan DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Japan in?
Japan uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+9.
Does Japan observe daylight saving time?
No, Japan does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+9 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Japan?
Japan has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Japan holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo. The country's calling code is +81 and its currency is JPY.
What is the current time in Japan?
The current UTC offset in Japan is UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo). Visit the world clock page for Japan to see live times for cities in the country.