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
Saturday, January 17, 2026
04:21:01 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 | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 9,733,276 |
| 2 | Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 3,777,491 |
| 3 | Osaka Osaka, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,753,862 |
| 4 | Nagoya Aichi, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 2,332,176 |
| 5 | Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,973,832 |
| 6 | Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,612,392 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Kanagawa, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,538,262 |
| 8 | Kobe Hyōgo, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,525,152 |
| 9 | Kyoto Kyoto, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,463,723 |
| 10 | Saitama Saitama, Japan | 04:21:01 PM | Sat, Jan 17 | Asia/Tokyo | 1,324,854 |