Time Now in Himeji, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.82° N, 134.7° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #25 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Hyōgo
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Himeji keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Himeji 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. Himeji lies barely above sea level, at roughly 8 m. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 459 km away. A major centre in Japan, Himeji keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Himeji gets 12h 20m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:45 and sunset at 18:05.
Time & Daylight in Himeji
Daylight Hours in Himeji
Himeji gets 12h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Himeji is at 05:45 and sunset in Himeji is at 18:05.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Himeji and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Himeji's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 17 Sep ● | 04:17 | 05:45 | 11:55 | 15:26 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:18 | 05:45 | 11:55 | 15:25 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:19 | 05:46 | 11:55 | 15:24 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:19 | 05:47 | 11:54 | 15:23 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:20 | 05:47 | 11:54 | 15:22 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:21 | 05:48 | 11:54 | 15:22 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:22 | 05:49 | 11:53 | 15:21 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Himeji
Sunrise
in Himeji
↑
5:45 AM
Sunset
in Himeji
↓
6:05 PM
Day Length
12h 20m
Dawn
in Himeji
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Himeji
6:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Himeji
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
36.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:19
Distances & Clock Changes in Himeji
How Far Is Himeji From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 459 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,431 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 4,906 km | SW (227deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,274 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,281 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,528 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,829 km | SSE (165deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,240 km | NE (53deg) |
Himeji's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Himeji and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.8deg S, 45.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Himeji
What time is it in Himeji right now?
The current local time in Himeji is 17:38 on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Himeji follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Himeji in?
Himeji runs on the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Himeji?
Is Himeji on daylight saving time right now?
No — Himeji is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Himeji today?
Himeji sees sunrise at 05:45 and sunset at 18:05 today, giving 12h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Himeji tonight?
Tonight the moon over Himeji is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 36.0%.
What is solar time in Himeji?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Himeji, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.