Time Now in Chōfu, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.66° N, 139.55° E
Elevation: 44 m above sea level
Population rank: #103 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Tokyo
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
Chōfu 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 Chōfu, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Chōfu
Daylight Hours in Chōfu
Chōfu gets 14h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chōfu is at 04:39 and sunset in Chōfu is at 18:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the December solstice to 14h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chōfu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Chōfu right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Chōfu
What is the current local time in Chōfu?
The live local time in Chōfu is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chōfu currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Chōfu in?
Chōfu uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Chōfu observe daylight saving time?
No. Chōfu stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Chōfu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chōfu.
Weather in Chōfu
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Prayer Times in Chōfu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:51 | 04:39 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:52 | 04:39 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:53 | 04:40 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:54 | 04:41 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:55 | 04:41 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:56 | 04:42 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:58 | 04:43 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Chōfu
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14-day Forecast for Chōfu
Moon Phases & Times for Chōfu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:23
Distances & Clock Changes in Chōfu
How Far Is Chōfu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2,867 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 5,303 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,711 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,473 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,826 km | S (170deg) |
| Dubai | 7,922 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,828 km | NE (55deg) |
| London | 9,557 km | NNW (336deg) |
Chōfu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chōfu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.7deg S, 40.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chōfu
What time is it in Chōfu right now?
The current local time in Chōfu is 02:05 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Chōfu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Chōfu in?
Chōfu 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 Chōfu?
Is Chōfu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chōfu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Chōfu tonight?
The moon phase over Chōfu tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Chōfu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chōfu, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.