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, October 15, 2026
11:38:14 PM
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 | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 9,733,276 |
| 2 | Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 3,777,491 |
| 3 | Osaka Osaka, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,753,862 |
| 4 | Nagoya Aichi, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,332,176 |
| 5 | Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,973,832 |
| 6 | Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,612,392 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Kanagawa, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,538,262 |
| 8 | Kobe Hyōgo, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,525,152 |
| 9 | Kyoto Kyoto, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,463,723 |
| 10 | Saitama Saitama, Japan | 11:38:14 PM | Thu, Oct 15 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,324,854 |