Current Time in Japan 🇯🇵
Time Now in Major Cities in Japan
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Japan
- Asia/Tokyo Tue 09:26:20
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asia/Tokyo | Tue 09:26:20 |
Information about Japan
| Population | 123,366,734 |
| Area | 377,835 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 392 |
| Continent Code | AS |
| Top Level Domain | .jp |
| Currency | (JPY) |
| Phone Prefix | +81 |
| Country Code | +81 |
Time in Japan — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Japan.
How many time zones does Japan have?
Japan currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of Japan?
Tokyo is the capital of Japan. The capital uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does Japan observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of Japan may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in Japan are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across Japan. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for Japan?
Japan's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.