Current Time in Kanazawa, Japan 🇯🇵
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Kanazawa ranks
#19 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
The time now in Kanazawa, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kanazawa currently observes JST, UTC+9. Kanazawa keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about -1 m, Kanazawa is practically at sea level. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 291 km distant. A major centre in Japan, Kanazawa keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Kanazawa gets 11h 14m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:01 and sunset at 17:16.
Kanazawa Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kanazawa
Kanazawa gets 11h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kanazawa is at 06:01 and sunset in Kanazawa is at 17:16.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kanazawa and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Kanazawa's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kanazawa.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:32 | 06:01 | 11:39 | 14:49 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:33 | 06:01 | 11:39 | 14:48 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:34 | 06:02 | 11:38 | 14:47 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:35 | 06:03 | 11:38 | 14:46 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:36 | 06:04 | 11:38 | 14:45 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:36 | 06:05 | 11:38 | 14:44 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:37 | 06:06 | 11:38 | 14:43 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kanazawa
Sunrise
in Kanazawa
↑
6:01 AM
Sunset
in Kanazawa
↓
5:16 PM
Day Length
11h 14m
Dawn
in Kanazawa
5:34 AM
Dusk
in Kanazawa
5:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kanazawa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:14
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:36
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 18:44 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Kanazawa follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kanazawa in?
Kanazawa runs on the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kanazawa?
Is Kanazawa on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Kanazawa is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kanazawa today?
In Kanazawa today the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:16, giving 11h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kanazawa tonight?
Over Kanazawa tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 29.3% 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.