Time Now in Higashine, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 38.44° N, 140.4° E
Elevation: 119 m above sea level
Population rank: #484 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Yamagata
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
Higashine 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 Higashine, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Higashine
Daylight Hours in Higashine
Higashine gets 14h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Higashine is at 04:28 and sunset in Higashine is at 19:00.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 29m near the December solstice to 14h 51m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Higashine and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Higashine
What is the current local time in Higashine?
The live local time in Higashine is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Higashine currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Higashine in?
Higashine uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Higashine observe daylight saving time?
No. Higashine stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Higashine's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Higashine.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:33 | 04:28 | 11:44 | 15:38 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:34 | 04:29 | 11:44 | 15:38 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:35 | 04:29 | 11:44 | 15:38 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:37 | 04:30 | 11:44 | 15:38 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:38 | 04:31 | 11:44 | 15:38 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:39 | 04:32 | 11:44 | 15:38 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:40 | 04:33 | 11:44 | 15:37 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Higashine
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Moon Phases & Times for Higashine
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:20
Distances & Clock Changes in Higashine
How Far Is Higashine From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 314 km | SSW (192deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,071 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 5,554 km | SW (231deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,773 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,271 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,899 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Sydney | 8,117 km | S (171deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,592 km | ENE (56deg) |
Higashine's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Higashine and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.4deg S, 39.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Higashine
What time is it in Higashine right now?
The current local time in Higashine is 02:41 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Higashine follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Higashine in?
Higashine 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 Higashine?
Is Higashine on daylight saving time right now?
No — Higashine is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Higashine tonight?
The moon phase over Higashine tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Higashine?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Higashine, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.