Current Time in Akashi, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.66° N, 135.01° E
Elevation: 37 m above sea level
Population rank: #72 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Hyōgo
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Akashi, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Akashi currently observes JST, UTC+9. Akashi keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Akashi sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 37 m. Akashi is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 437 km off. Akashi is a significant city in Japan, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Akashi at 06:07 and sets at 17:23, giving 11h 16m of daylight today.
Akashi Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Akashi
Akashi gets 11h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Akashi is at 06:07 and sunset in Akashi is at 17:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Akashi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Akashi right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Akashi's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Akashi.
Weather in Akashi
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Prayer Times in Akashi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:40 | 06:06 | 11:45 | 14:57 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:41 | 06:07 | 11:45 | 14:56 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:41 | 06:08 | 11:45 | 14:55 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:42 | 06:09 | 11:44 | 14:54 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:43 | 06:09 | 11:44 | 14:53 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:44 | 06:10 | 11:44 | 14:52 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:44 | 06:11 | 11:44 | 14:51 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
14-day Forecast for Akashi
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Akashi
Sunrise
in Akashi
↑
6:07 AM
Sunset
in Akashi
↓
5:23 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Dawn
in Akashi
5:41 AM
Dusk
in Akashi
5:49 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Akashi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
31.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:14
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:45
Distances & Clock Changes in Akashi
How Far Is Akashi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 437 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,448 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 4,915 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,303 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,312 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,560 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,805 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,228 km | NE (53deg) |
Akashi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Akashi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.7deg S, 45.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akashi
What time is it in Akashi right now?
The current local time in Akashi is 00:08 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Akashi follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Akashi in?
Clocks in Akashi follow the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Akashi?
Is Akashi on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 17, 2026, Akashi is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Akashi today?
In Akashi today the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 17:23, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Akashi tonight?
Over Akashi tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 31.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Akashi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Akashi, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.