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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
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. Today runs to about 13 hours of daylight. 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 13h 06m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:21 and sunset at 18:27.
Time & Daylight in Kanazawa
Daylight Hours in Kanazawa
Kanazawa gets 13h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kanazawa is at 05:21 and sunset in Kanazawa is at 18:27.
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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Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Kanazawa's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kanazawa.
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Prayer Times in Kanazawa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 28 Aug ● | 03:46 | 05:20 | 11:55 | 15:35 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 03:47 | 05:21 | 11:54 | 15:35 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 03:48 | 05:22 | 11:54 | 15:34 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 03:49 | 05:23 | 11:54 | 15:33 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 03:51 | 05:24 | 11:53 | 15:32 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 03:52 | 05:24 | 11:53 | 15:32 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 03:53 | 05:25 | 11:53 | 15:31 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kanazawa
Sunrise
in Kanazawa
↑
5:21 AM
Sunset
in Kanazawa
↓
6:27 PM
Day Length
13h 06m
Dawn
in Kanazawa
4:54 AM
Dusk
in Kanazawa
6:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kanazawa
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
99.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 18:53
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 06:06
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 18:30 on Friday, August 28, 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 August 28, 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 05:21 and sets at 18:27, giving 13h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kanazawa tonight?
Over Kanazawa tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 99.9% 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.