Time Now 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
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. 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.
Time & Daylight in Akashi
Daylight Hours in Akashi
Akashi gets 12h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Akashi is at 05:32 and sunset in Akashi is at 18:28.
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.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Akashi's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Akashi.
Weather in Akashi
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Akashi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:01 | 05:31 | 12:00 | 15:38 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:02 | 05:32 | 12:00 | 15:38 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:03 | 05:33 | 11:59 | 15:37 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:03 | 05:33 | 11:59 | 15:36 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:04 | 05:34 | 11:59 | 15:35 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:05 | 05:35 | 11:58 | 15:35 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:06 | 05:36 | 11:58 | 15:34 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
14-day Forecast for Akashi
Moon Phases & Times for Akashi
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
89.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:53
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:25
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 14:07 on Monday, August 31, 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 August 31, 2026, Akashi is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Akashi tonight?
Over Akashi tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 89.9% 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.