Current Time in Hōfu, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.05° N, 131.57° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #205 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Yamaguchi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Hōfu 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 Hōfu, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Hōfu
Hōfu gets 14h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hōfu is at 05:03 and sunset in Hōfu is at 19:28.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hōfu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hōfu right now.
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Cities Sharing Hōfu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hōfu.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 23 Jun ● | 03:14 | 05:03 | 12:15 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:15 | 05:03 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 03:15 | 05:03 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 03:15 | 05:03 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 03:16 | 05:04 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 03:16 | 05:04 | 12:16 | 16:02 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 03:17 | 05:04 | 12:17 | 16:02 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hōfu
Sunrise
in Hōfu
↑
5:03 AM
Sunset
in Hōfu
↓
7:28 PM
Day Length
14h 25m
Dawn
in Hōfu
4:33 AM
Dusk
in Hōfu
7:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hōfu
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
64.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:31
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:47
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How Far Is Hōfu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 759 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,141 km | WSW (237deg) |
| Singapore | 4,640 km | SW (224deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,988 km | W (270deg) |
| Moscow | 7,171 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,274 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Sydney | 7,825 km | SSE (163deg) |
| London | 9,400 km | NNW (332deg) |
Hōfu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hōfu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.0deg S, 48.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hōfu
What time is it in Hōfu right now?
The current local time in Hōfu is 17:11 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Hōfu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Hōfu in?
Hōfu 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 Hōfu?
Is Hōfu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hōfu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hōfu today?
Today in Hōfu: sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset is at 19:28, giving 14h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hōfu tonight?
The moon phase over Hōfu tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 64.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Hōfu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hōfu, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.