Current Time in Akita, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 39.72° N, 140.12° E
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #68 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Akita
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Akita, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Akita currently observes JST, UTC+9. Akita 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. Being in the temperate belt, Akita sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Akita lies barely above sea level, at roughly 14 m. Akita is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 452 km off. Akita is a significant city in Japan, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Akita at 05:53 and sets at 16:54, giving 11h 01m of daylight today.
Akita Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Akita
Akita gets 11h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Akita is at 05:53 and sunset in Akita is at 16:54.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Akita and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Akita right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Akita's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Akita.
Weather in Akita
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Akita
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 04:20 | 05:53 | 11:24 | 14:28 | 16:56 | 18:26 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:21 | 05:54 | 11:24 | 14:27 | 16:54 | 18:24 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:22 | 05:55 | 11:24 | 14:26 | 16:53 | 18:23 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:23 | 05:56 | 11:24 | 14:25 | 16:51 | 18:21 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:24 | 05:57 | 11:23 | 14:24 | 16:50 | 18:20 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:25 | 05:58 | 11:23 | 14:23 | 16:49 | 18:19 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:26 | 05:59 | 11:23 | 14:22 | 16:47 | 18:17 |
Add Akita Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Akita widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Akita Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Akita on any website
Akita Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Akita
Akita Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Akita
Akita Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Akita
Akita Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Akita local time
Akita Count Up Timer Widget
Live time since any date in Akita local time
14-day Forecast for Akita
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Akita
Sunrise
in Akita
↑
5:53 AM
Sunset
in Akita
↓
4:54 PM
Day Length
11h 01m
Dawn
in Akita
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Akita
5:22 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Akita. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Akita
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
58.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Akita
How Far Is Akita From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 452 km | S (185deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,120 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Singapore | 5,626 km | SW (230deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,745 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,143 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,834 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 8,262 km | S (170deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,534 km | ENE (56deg) |
Akita's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Akita and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.7deg S, 39.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akita
What time is it in Akita right now?
The current local time in Akita is 22:10 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Akita follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Akita in?
Clocks in Akita 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 Akita?
Is Akita on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Akita as of October 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Akita today?
Today in Akita: sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset is at 16:54, giving 11h 01m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Akita tonight?
Tonight the moon over Akita is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 58.4%.
What is solar time in Akita?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Akita, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.