Time Now in Kamakura, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.31° N, 139.55° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #129 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Kanagawa
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Kamakura 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 Kamakura, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kamakura
Daylight Hours in Kamakura
Kamakura gets 14h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kamakura is at 04:39 and sunset in Kamakura is at 18:55.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 46m near the December solstice to 14h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kamakura and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kamakura right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Kamakura
What is the current local time in Kamakura?
The live local time in Kamakura is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kamakura currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Kamakura in?
Kamakura uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Kamakura observe daylight saving time?
No. Kamakura stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kamakura's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kamakura.
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Prayer Times in Kamakura
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 02:52 | 04:39 | 11:47 | 15:35 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 02:53 | 04:39 | 11:48 | 15:35 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:54 | 04:40 | 11:48 | 15:35 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:55 | 04:41 | 11:48 | 15:35 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:56 | 04:41 | 11:48 | 15:35 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:57 | 04:42 | 11:48 | 15:35 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:58 | 04:43 | 11:48 | 15:35 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kamakura
Sunrise
in Kamakura
↑
4:39 AM
Sunset
in Kamakura
↓
6:55 PM
Day Length
14h 16m
Dawn
in Kamakura
4:10 AM
Dusk
in Kamakura
7:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kamakura
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:56
Distances & Clock Changes in Kamakura
How Far Is Kamakura From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 42 km | NNE (13deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,851 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 5,279 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,714 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,504 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,787 km | S (170deg) |
| Dubai | 7,934 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,850 km | NE (55deg) |
Kamakura's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kamakura and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.3deg S, 40.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kamakura
What time is it in Kamakura right now?
The current local time in Kamakura is 19:20 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kamakura follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kamakura in?
Kamakura 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 Kamakura?
Is Kamakura on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kamakura is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kamakura today?
Today in Kamakura: sunrise is at 04:39 and sunset is at 18:55, giving 14h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kamakura tonight?
The moon phase over Kamakura tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Kamakura?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kamakura, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.