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
Thursday, April 23, 2026
07:00:56 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 | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 9,733,276 |
| 2 | Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 3,777,491 |
| 3 | Osaka Osaka, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,753,862 |
| 4 | Nagoya Aichi, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,332,176 |
| 5 | Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,973,832 |
| 6 | Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,612,392 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Kanagawa, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,538,262 |
| 8 | Kobe Hyōgo, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,525,152 |
| 9 | Kyoto Kyoto, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,463,723 |
| 10 | Saitama Saitama, Japan | 07:00:56 AM | Thu, Apr 23 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,324,854 |