Time Now in Kanazawa, Japan 🇯🇵
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Kanazawa ranks
#27 for lowest elevation.
Lat/Long: 36.6° N, 136.62° E
Elevation: -1 m above sea level
Population rank: #33 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Ishikawa
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kanazawa
Daylight Hours in Kanazawa
Kanazawa gets 14h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kanazawa is at 04:46 and sunset in Kanazawa is at 19:12.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kanazawa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kanazawa right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Kanazawa
What is the current local time in Kanazawa?
The live local time in Kanazawa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kanazawa currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Kanazawa in?
Kanazawa uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Kanazawa observe daylight saving time?
No. Kanazawa stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kanazawa's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kanazawa.
Weather in Kanazawa
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Prayer Times in Kanazawa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 14 Jul ● | 02:54 | 04:45 | 11:59 | 15:49 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 02:55 | 04:46 | 11:59 | 15:49 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 02:56 | 04:47 | 11:59 | 15:49 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 02:57 | 04:47 | 11:59 | 15:49 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 02:58 | 04:48 | 11:59 | 15:49 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:59 | 04:49 | 11:59 | 15:49 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:00 | 04:49 | 11:59 | 15:49 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kanazawa
Sunrise
in Kanazawa
↑
4:46 AM
Sunset
in Kanazawa
↓
7:12 PM
Day Length
14h 26m
Dawn
in Kanazawa
4:15 AM
Dusk
in Kanazawa
7:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kanazawa
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:16
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:04
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kanazawa
How Far Is Kanazawa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 291 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,680 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Singapore | 5,168 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,445 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,231 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,640 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,980 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,983 km | NE (54deg) |
Kanazawa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kanazawa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.6deg S, 43.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanazawa
What time is it in Kanazawa right now?
The current local time in Kanazawa is 23:40 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Kanazawa follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kanazawa in?
Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa?
Is Kanazawa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kanazawa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kanazawa today?
Today in Kanazawa: sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset is at 19:12, giving 14h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kanazawa tonight?
The moon phase over Kanazawa tonight is New Moon with 0.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Kanazawa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kanazawa, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.