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
Karatsu 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 Karatsu, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Karatsu
Karatsu gets 14h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Karatsu is at 05:10 and sunset in Karatsu is at 19:32.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 56m near the December solstice to 14h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Karatsu and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Karatsu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 03:23 | 05:10 | 12:21 | 16:04 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:23 | 05:10 | 12:21 | 16:05 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:23 | 05:10 | 12:21 | 16:05 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:23 | 05:10 | 12:21 | 16:05 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:24 | 05:10 | 12:21 | 16:05 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:24 | 05:11 | 12:22 | 16:06 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:24 | 05:11 | 12:22 | 16:06 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Karatsu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:32
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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 22:04 on Thursday, June 18, 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 — Karatsu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Karatsu tonight?
The moon phase over Karatsu tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.5% illumination.
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.