Time Now in Gushikawa, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 26.36° N, 127.87° E
Elevation: 61 m above sea level
Population rank: #353 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Okinawa
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Local time in Gushikawa runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). Gushikawa does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 61 m. Gushikawa is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1458 km off. Modest in size, Gushikawa still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Gushikawa at 06:14 and sets at 18:33, giving 12h 18m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Gushikawa
Daylight Hours in Gushikawa
Gushikawa gets 12h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gushikawa is at 06:14 and sunset in Gushikawa is at 18:33.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the December solstice to 13h 47m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gushikawa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gushikawa right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Gushikawa's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gushikawa.
Weather in Gushikawa
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Prayer Times in Gushikawa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 15 Sep ● | 04:54 | 06:13 | 12:24 | 15:52 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:54 | 06:14 | 12:23 | 15:52 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:55 | 06:14 | 12:23 | 15:51 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:55 | 06:15 | 12:22 | 15:50 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:55 | 06:15 | 12:22 | 15:50 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:56 | 06:15 | 12:22 | 15:49 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:56 | 06:16 | 12:21 | 15:49 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
14-day Forecast for Gushikawa
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gushikawa
Sunrise
in Gushikawa
↑
6:14 AM
Sunset
in Gushikawa
↓
6:33 PM
Day Length
12h 18m
Dawn
in Gushikawa
5:50 AM
Dusk
in Gushikawa
6:56 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gushikawa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:56
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:49
Distances & Clock Changes in Gushikawa
How Far Is Gushikawa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,458 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,525 km | NE (44deg) |
| Singapore | 3,787 km | SW (227deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,658 km | W (274deg) |
| Sydney | 7,136 km | SSE (159deg) |
| Dubai | 7,165 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Moscow | 7,628 km | NW (323deg) |
| London | 9,981 km | NNW (331deg) |
Gushikawa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gushikawa and you would surface near Palmas, Brazil, about 20 km from the antipodal point at 26.4deg S, 52.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gushikawa
What time is it in Gushikawa right now?
The current local time in Gushikawa is 02:02 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Gushikawa follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Gushikawa in?
Gushikawa 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 Gushikawa?
Is Gushikawa on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Gushikawa as of September 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gushikawa today?
In Gushikawa today the sun rises at 06:14 and sets at 18:33, giving 12h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gushikawa tonight?
The moon phase over Gushikawa tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Gushikawa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gushikawa, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.