Current Time in Katō, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.92° N, 135.03° E
Elevation: 125 m above sea level
Population rank: #534 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Hyōgo
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Katō, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Katō currently observes JST, UTC+9. Katō sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. Katō does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Katō sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Katō sits at a modest 125 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 428 km away. Katō is a smaller locality in Japan, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Today Katō sees 11h 11m between a 06:08 sunrise and a 17:20 sunset.
Katō Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Katō
Katō gets 11h 12m of daylight today. Sunrise in Katō is at 06:08 and sunset in Katō is at 17:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 48m near the December solstice to 14h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Katō and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Katō right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Katō's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Katō.
Weather in Katō
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Katō
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 04:41 | 06:08 | 11:44 | 14:54 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:42 | 06:09 | 11:44 | 14:53 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:43 | 06:10 | 11:44 | 14:53 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:44 | 06:11 | 11:44 | 14:52 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:44 | 06:11 | 11:44 | 14:51 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:45 | 06:12 | 11:44 | 14:50 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:46 | 06:13 | 11:44 | 14:49 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
14-day Forecast for Katō
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Katō
Moon Phases & Times for Katō
Distances & Clock Changes in Katō
How Far Is Katō From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 428 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,463 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 4,936 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,304 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,290 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,554 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,832 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,209 km | NE (53deg) |
Katō's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Katō and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.9deg S, 45.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katō
What time is it in Katō right now?
The current local time in Katō is 20:45 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Katō follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Katō in?
Clocks in Katō follow the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Katō?
Is Katō on daylight saving time right now?
No — Katō is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Katō today?
Today in Katō: sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset is at 17:20, giving 11h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Katō tonight?
Over Katō tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 57.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Katō?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Katō, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.