Current Time in Hikone, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.25° N, 136.25° E
Elevation: 95 m above sea level
Population rank: #212 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Shiga
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Hikone 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 Hikone, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Hikone
Hikone gets 14h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hikone is at 04:40 and sunset in Hikone is at 19:11.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 46m near the December solstice to 14h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hikone and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hikone right now.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hikone.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 02:48 | 04:40 | 11:55 | 15:44 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 02:48 | 04:40 | 11:56 | 15:44 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 02:48 | 04:40 | 11:56 | 15:44 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 02:49 | 04:40 | 11:56 | 15:44 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 02:49 | 04:40 | 11:56 | 15:44 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 02:49 | 04:41 | 11:57 | 15:45 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 02:49 | 04:41 | 11:57 | 15:45 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Hikone
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Moon Phases & Times for Hikone
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:00
Next Moonset
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Today, 22:09
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How Far Is Hikone From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 312 km | E (80deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,578 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 5,043 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,415 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,329 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,650 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 7,842 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,098 km | NE (54deg) |
Hikone's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hikone and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.2deg S, 43.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hikone
What time is it in Hikone right now?
The current local time in Hikone is 16:24 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Hikone follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Hikone in?
Hikone 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 Hikone?
Is Hikone on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hikone is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Hikone tonight?
The moon phase over Hikone tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Hikone?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hikone, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.