Time Zones in Japan

Japan uses a single time zone. The entire country follows Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

Japan Standard Time

UTC+9
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Abbreviation JST
IANA Asia/Tokyo
Regions

All of Japan β€” Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Okinawa. Japan does not observe DST.

Major Cities in Japan

Tokyo Yokohama Osaka Nagoya Sapporo Fukuoka Kawasaki Kobe Kyoto Saitama Hiroshima Sendai Chiba Kitakyushu Setagaya Sakai Niigata Hamamatsu Ōta Kumamoto

About Time Zones in Japan

Japan uses a single time zone: Japan Standard Time (JST), with a UTC offset of UTC+9. This applies to the entire country, including All of Japan β€” Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Okinawa. Japan does not observe DST..

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does Japan have?

Japan has 1 time zone: Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

What is the main time zone in Japan?

The primary time zone is Japan Standard Time (JST) with a UTC offset of UTC+9.

Does Japan observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the specific region. Check the individual city pages for current DST status in each area.