Time Now in Karatsu, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 33.44° N, 129.97° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #203 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Saga
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Clocks in Karatsu are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. Karatsu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Karatsu sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Karatsu lies barely above sea level, at roughly 7 m. Karatsu is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 920 km off. Karatsu is a smaller locality in Japan, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Karatsu gets 12h 19m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 18:24.
Time & Daylight in Karatsu
Daylight Hours in Karatsu
Karatsu gets 12h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Karatsu is at 06:04 and sunset in Karatsu is at 18:24.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 56m near the December solstice to 14h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Karatsu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Karatsu right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Karatsu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Karatsu.
Weather in Karatsu
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Prayer Times in Karatsu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 17 Sep ● | 04:38 | 06:04 | 12:14 | 15:45 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:39 | 06:05 | 12:14 | 15:44 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:39 | 06:05 | 12:14 | 15:43 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:40 | 06:06 | 12:13 | 15:42 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:41 | 06:07 | 12:13 | 15:41 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:42 | 06:07 | 12:13 | 15:41 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:42 | 06:08 | 12:12 | 15:40 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
14-day Forecast for Karatsu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Karatsu
Sunrise
in Karatsu
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Karatsu
↓
6:24 PM
Day Length
12h 19m
Dawn
in Karatsu
5:39 AM
Dusk
in Karatsu
6:49 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Karatsu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
30.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:43
Distances & Clock Changes in Karatsu
How Far Is Karatsu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 920 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Hong Kong | 1,981 km | SW (235deg) |
| Singapore | 4,489 km | SW (223deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,839 km | W (269deg) |
| Moscow | 7,131 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 7,148 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Sydney | 7,806 km | SSE (161deg) |
| London | 9,390 km | NNW (331deg) |
Karatsu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Karatsu and you would surface near Rio Grande, Brazil, about 249 km from the antipodal point at 33.4deg S, 50.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karatsu
What time is it in Karatsu right now?
The current local time in Karatsu is 03:54 on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Karatsu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Karatsu in?
Karatsu 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 Karatsu?
Is Karatsu on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 17, 2026, Karatsu is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karatsu today?
Karatsu sees sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 18:24 today, giving 12h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Karatsu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Karatsu is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 30.8%.
What is solar time in Karatsu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Karatsu, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.