Timezones in Japan 
Japan Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Japan from anywhere in the world. Japan follows a single official timezone: JST (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Japan
Japan Standard Time
Saturday, August 29, 2026
12:39:21 AM
Japan Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Japan, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Tokyo | JST | Japan Standard Time | UTC+9:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in Japan
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Tokyo, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 9,733,276 |
| 2 | Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 3,777,491 |
| 3 | Osaka Osaka, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,753,862 |
| 4 | Nagoya Aichi, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,332,176 |
| 5 | Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,973,832 |
| 6 | Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,612,392 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Kanagawa, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,538,262 |
| 8 | Kobe Hyōgo, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,525,152 |
| 9 | Kyoto Kyoto, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,463,723 |
| 10 | Saitama Saitama, Japan | 12:39:21 AM | Sat, Aug 29 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,324,854 |