Current Time in Chiba, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.6° N, 140.12° E
Elevation: 5 m above sea level
Population rank: #13 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Chiba
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
Chiba 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 Chiba, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Chiba
Chiba gets 14h 32m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chiba is at 04:23 and sunset in Chiba is at 18:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the December solstice to 14h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chiba and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 02:31 | 04:23 | 11:39 | 15:28 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 02:31 | 04:23 | 11:39 | 15:28 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 02:31 | 04:23 | 11:40 | 15:28 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 02:31 | 04:23 | 11:40 | 15:29 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 02:31 | 04:23 | 11:40 | 15:29 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 02:31 | 04:23 | 11:40 | 15:29 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 02:31 | 04:23 | 11:40 | 15:29 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chiba
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Moon Phases & Times for Chiba
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How Far Is Chiba From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 43 km | WNW (281deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,911 km | WSW (247deg) |
| Singapore | 5,340 km | SW (233deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,763 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,509 km | NW (324deg) |
| Sydney | 7,810 km | S (170deg) |
| Dubai | 7,973 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,789 km | NE (56deg) |
Chiba's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chiba and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.6deg S, 39.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chiba
What time is it in Chiba right now?
The current local time in Chiba is 09:21 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Chiba follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Chiba in?
Chiba 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 Chiba?
Is Chiba on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chiba is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chiba today?
Today in Chiba: sunrise is at 04:23 and sunset is at 18:56, giving 14h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chiba tonight?
The moon phase over Chiba tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Chiba?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chiba, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.