Time in Japan right now
Japan uses Asia/Tokyo for the live clock on this page. The time comes from the same time zone database used by phones and computers.
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Tokyo
- Public holidays 2026
- 18 dates
- Continent
- Asia
Tokyo sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Tokyo from the sun's position and update every minute. The longest and shortest day values below use 2026 data.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Japan public holidays in 2026
The 18 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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12JanComing of Age DayMonday · Passed
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11FebFoundation DayWednesday · Passed
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23FebEmperor's BirthdayMonday · Passed
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20MarVernal Equinox DayFriday · Passed
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29AprShowa DayWednesday · Passed
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3MayConstitution DaySunday · Passed
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4MayGreenery DayMonday · Passed
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5MayChildren's DayTuesday · Passed
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6MaySubstitute HolidayWednesday · Passed
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20JulMarine DayMonday · Passed
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11AugMountain DayTuesday · Passed
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21SepRespect for the Aged DayMonday · In 5 days
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22SepNational HolidayTuesday · In 6 days
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23SepAutumnal Equinox DayWednesday · In 7 days
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12OctSports DayMonday · In 26 days
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3NovCulture DayTuesday · In 48 days
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23NovLabor Thanksgiving DayMonday · In 68 days
Tokyo time compared with cities
Compare Tokyo with major cities around the world using the live table below. The time difference is counted from Tokyo, not from your current location.
| City | Country | Local time | From Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Japan clock changes in 2026
Japan does not use daylight saving time, so its local clock stays fixed through 2026. Time differences with daylight saving countries can still change by 1 hour. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Clock change rules for Japan are shown from the time zone database. Use this section to check if the local offset changes during 2026.
Countries with the same Tokyo time
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+9, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in the United States.
Short answers about Japan time zones, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays, sunrise and sunset. Use them before booking a call or trip.
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What time is it in Japan now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Tokyo and it updates every second. Japan keeps UTC+9 all year.
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What time zone is Japan in?
Japan uses one time zone, Asia/Tokyo, which is UTC+9 all year. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does Japan use daylight saving time?
No. Japan stays on UTC+9 all year, so the clock never moves. Countries that do change their clocks come one hour closer or one hour further away twice a year.
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What is the UTC offset in Japan?
Tokyo is UTC+9 all year. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between Japan and New York?
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York in winter and 13 hours ahead of New York in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Japan and London?
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London in winter and 8 hours ahead of London in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Japan and New Delhi?
Tokyo is 3.5 hours ahead of New Delhi all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in Japan?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Labor Thanksgiving Day on Monday, 23 November 2026.
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How many public holidays does Japan have in 2026?
The 18 public holiday dates for 2026 are listed with the days left from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Tokyo?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Tokyo are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 14h 34m, and on the shortest day for 9h 44m.