Time Now in Arao, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 32.98° N, 130.45° E
Elevation: 28 m above sea level
Population rank: #419 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Kumamoto
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Arao 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 Arao, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Arao
Daylight Hours in Arao
Arao gets 14h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Arao is at 05:22 and sunset in Arao is at 19:26.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 58m near the December solstice to 14h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Arao and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Arao right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Arao
What is the current local time in Arao?
The live local time in Arao is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Arao currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Arao in?
Arao uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Arao observe daylight saving time?
No. Arao stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Arao's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Arao.
Weather in Arao
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Prayer Times in Arao
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:40 | 05:21 | 12:24 | 16:07 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:41 | 05:22 | 12:24 | 16:07 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:42 | 05:23 | 12:24 | 16:07 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:43 | 05:23 | 12:24 | 16:07 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:44 | 05:24 | 12:24 | 16:07 | 19:24 | 20:54 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:45 | 05:25 | 12:24 | 16:07 | 19:24 | 20:54 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:46 | 05:25 | 12:24 | 16:07 | 19:23 | 20:53 |
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14-day Forecast for Arao
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Arao
Sunrise
in Arao
↑
5:22 AM
Sunset
in Arao
↓
7:26 PM
Day Length
14h 03m
Dawn
in Arao
4:53 AM
Dusk
in Arao
7:54 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Arao
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:00
Distances & Clock Changes in Arao
How Far Is Arao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 896 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Hong Kong | 1,990 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Singapore | 4,483 km | SW (224deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,884 km | W (270deg) |
| Moscow | 7,199 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,204 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Sydney | 7,743 km | SSE (162deg) |
| London | 9,456 km | NNW (332deg) |
Arao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Arao and you would surface near Rio Grande, Brazil, about 261 km from the antipodal point at 33.0deg S, 49.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arao
What time is it in Arao right now?
The current local time in Arao is 02:41 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Arao follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Arao in?
Arao 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 Arao?
Is Arao on daylight saving time right now?
No — Arao is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arao today?
Today in Arao: sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset is at 19:26, giving 14h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Arao tonight?
The moon phase over Arao tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Arao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Arao, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.