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
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
01:18:23 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 | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 9,733,276 |
| 2 | Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 3,777,491 |
| 3 | Osaka Osaka, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,753,862 |
| 4 | Nagoya Aichi, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,332,176 |
| 5 | Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,973,832 |
| 6 | Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,612,392 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Kanagawa, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,538,262 |
| 8 | Kobe Hyōgo, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,525,152 |
| 9 | Kyoto Kyoto, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,463,723 |
| 10 | Saitama Saitama, Japan | 01:18:23 AM | Wed, Apr 22 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,324,854 |