Time Now in Hōjō, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 33.98° N, 132.78° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #658 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Ehime
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Hōjō 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 Hōjō, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hōjō
Daylight Hours in Hōjō
Hōjō gets 14h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hōjō is at 05:10 and sunset in Hōjō is at 19:19.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hōjō and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hōjō right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Hōjō
What is the current local time in Hōjō?
The live local time in Hōjō is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hōjō currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Hōjō in?
Hōjō uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Hōjō observe daylight saving time?
No. Hōjō stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Hōjō's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hōjō.
Weather in Hōjō
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Hōjō
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:26 | 05:10 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:27 | 05:10 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:28 | 05:11 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:29 | 05:12 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:30 | 05:12 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:31 | 05:13 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:32 | 05:14 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Hōjō
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14-day Forecast for Hōjō
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hōjō
Sunrise
in Hōjō
↑
5:10 AM
Sunset
in Hōjō
↓
7:19 PM
Day Length
14h 08m
Dawn
in Hōjō
4:41 AM
Dusk
in Hōjō
7:48 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Hōjō
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:50
Distances & Clock Changes in Hōjō
How Far Is Hōjō From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 655 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,232 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Singapore | 4,714 km | SW (226deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,099 km | W (270deg) |
| Moscow | 7,246 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,384 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Sydney | 7,786 km | SSE (164deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,436 km | NE (52deg) |
Hōjō's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hōjō and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.0deg S, 47.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hōjō
What time is it in Hōjō right now?
The current local time in Hōjō is 02:41 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Hōjō follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Hōjō in?
Hōjō 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 Hōjō?
Is Hōjō on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hōjō is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hōjō today?
Today in Hōjō: sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset is at 19:19, giving 14h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hōjō tonight?
The moon phase over Hōjō tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Hōjō?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hōjō, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.