Time Now 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
Akita is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Akita, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Akita
Daylight Hours in Akita
Akita gets 14h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Akita is at 04:26 and sunset in Akita is at 19:04.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Akita
What is the current local time in Akita?
The live local time in Akita is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Akita currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Akita in?
Akita uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Akita observe daylight saving time?
No. Akita stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Akita's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Akita.
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Prayer Times in Akita
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:26 | 04:25 | 11:45 | 15:41 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:28 | 04:26 | 11:45 | 15:41 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:29 | 04:27 | 11:45 | 15:41 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:30 | 04:28 | 11:45 | 15:41 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:32 | 04:29 | 11:45 | 15:41 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:33 | 04:30 | 11:46 | 15:41 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:34 | 04:30 | 11:46 | 15:41 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
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14-day Forecast for Akita
Moon Phases & Times for Akita
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:21
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 02:41 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Akita follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Akita in?
Akita uses the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Akita?
Is Akita on daylight saving time right now?
No — Akita is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Akita tonight?
The moon phase over Akita tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
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.