Time Now in Hitachi, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 36.6° N, 140.65° E
Elevation: 51 m above sea level
Population rank: #126 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Ibaraki
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Hitachi 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 Hitachi, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hitachi
Daylight Hours in Hitachi
Hitachi gets 14h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hitachi is at 04:32 and sunset in Hitachi is at 18:54.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hitachi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hitachi right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Hitachi
What is the current local time in Hitachi?
The live local time in Hitachi is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hitachi currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Hitachi in?
Hitachi uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Hitachi observe daylight saving time?
No. Hitachi stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Hitachi's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hitachi.
Weather in Hitachi
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Hitachi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:42 | 04:32 | 11:43 | 15:33 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:43 | 04:32 | 11:43 | 15:33 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:44 | 04:33 | 11:43 | 15:33 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:45 | 04:34 | 11:43 | 15:33 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:46 | 04:35 | 11:43 | 15:33 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:48 | 04:35 | 11:43 | 15:33 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:49 | 04:36 | 11:43 | 15:33 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Hitachi
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14-day Forecast for Hitachi
Moon Phases & Times for Hitachi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:19
Distances & Clock Changes in Hitachi
How Far Is Hitachi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 136 km | SW (221deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,000 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Singapore | 5,445 km | SW (233deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,804 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,448 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,912 km | S (171deg) |
| Dubai | 7,983 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,687 km | NE (56deg) |
Hitachi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hitachi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.6deg S, 39.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hitachi
What time is it in Hitachi right now?
The current local time in Hitachi is 02:41 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Hitachi follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Hitachi in?
Hitachi 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 Hitachi?
Is Hitachi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hitachi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Hitachi tonight?
The moon phase over Hitachi tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Hitachi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hitachi, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.