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
Local time in Hōjō runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 7 m, Hōjō is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 655 km away. Hōjō is a smaller locality in Japan, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Time & Daylight in Hōjō
Daylight Hours in Hōjō
Hōjō gets 12h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hōjō is at 05:41 and sunset in Hōjō is at 18:36.
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.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Hōjō's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hōjō.
Weather in Hōjō
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Prayer Times in Hōjō
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:11 | 05:41 | 12:09 | 15:47 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:12 | 05:42 | 12:09 | 15:46 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:13 | 05:42 | 12:08 | 15:45 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:14 | 05:43 | 12:08 | 15:45 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:15 | 05:44 | 12:08 | 15:44 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:16 | 05:44 | 12:07 | 15:43 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:17 | 05:45 | 12:07 | 15:42 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
14-day Forecast for Hōjō
Moon Phases & Times for Hōjō
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
89.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:03
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:33
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 16:55 on Monday, August 31, 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. As of August 31, 2026, Hōjō is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Hōjō tonight?
The moon phase over Hōjō tonight is Waning Gibbous with 89.2% 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.