Current Time 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
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Cities Sharing Karatsu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Karatsu.
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Prayer Times in Karatsu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 3 Nov ● | 05:13 | 06:39 | 12:03 | 15:04 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:14 | 06:40 | 12:03 | 15:04 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:14 | 06:41 | 12:03 | 15:03 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:15 | 06:42 | 12:03 | 15:02 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:16 | 06:43 | 12:03 | 15:02 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:17 | 06:44 | 12:03 | 15:01 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:17 | 06:45 | 12:03 | 15:00 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
14-day Forecast for Karatsu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Karatsu
Moon Phases & Times for Karatsu
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 10:45 on Tuesday, November 03, 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 November 03, 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 06:40 and sunset at 17:26 today, giving 10h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Karatsu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Karatsu is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 36.7%.
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.