🇯🇵 Time in Japan Now
Current local time in Japan. Timezone: JST (UTC+9).
Current Time in Japan Cities
Local time across major cities in Japan, updated every second.
Time Difference from Japan
See how Japan compares to other major cities worldwide.
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Key Facts About Time in Japan
Japan is 14 hours ahead of New York (EST)
Japan discontinued DST in 1951
JST is the same offset as Korea Standard Time
Japan spans about 25 degrees of longitude but uses one timezone
The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology maintains Japan official time
About Japan Time (JST)
Japan uses Japan Standard Time (JST), which is UTC+9. The entire country follows a single time zone. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, having discontinued it in 1951 after a brief post-war trial. JST is 14 hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time and 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Japan shares the UTC+9 offset with South Korea (KST).
Scheduling Across Time Zones
When scheduling meetings or calls with people in Japan, remember that JST is UTC+9. Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC+9 offset remains constant throughout the year. This makes scheduling more predictable.
For business coordination, the standard working hours in Japan are approximately 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM JST. Use the time difference table above to find overlapping business hours between Japan and your location.
Timekeeping in Japan
Japan has 6 major cities tracked on this page: Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka. All of these cities share the same timezone (JST).
Modern devices automatically adjust for JST using the IANA timezone database, which tracks every timezone and DST rule globally. When traveling to Japan, most smartphones and laptops will update to local time automatically when connected to a local network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Japan right now?
The current time in Japan is shown live at the top of this page. Japan uses JST (UTC+9). The clock updates every second using the IANA timezone Asia/Tokyo.
Does Japan use Daylight Saving Time?
No, Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The timezone remains at UTC+9 throughout the entire year, making time calculations straightforward.
What is the time difference between Japan and New York?
The time difference is calculated live in the comparison table above. Note that the difference may change by an hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions in either location. Check the live table for the exact current difference.
What timezone abbreviation does Japan use?
Japan uses JST, which stands for the timezone at UTC+9 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This abbreviation and offset remain constant year-round.
What is the IANA timezone for Japan?
The primary IANA timezone identifier for Japan is Asia/Tokyo. This is used by computers, smartphones, and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including historical timezone changes and DST rules.
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