Time Now 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
Katō sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. Katō does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. 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 12h 48m between a 05:34 sunrise and a 18:22 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Katō
Daylight Hours in Katō
Katō gets 12h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Katō is at 05:34 and sunset in Katō is at 18:22.
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.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4 Sep ● | 04:04 | 05:34 | 11:59 | 15:35 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:05 | 05:35 | 11:58 | 15:35 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:06 | 05:35 | 11:58 | 15:34 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:07 | 05:36 | 11:58 | 15:33 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:07 | 05:37 | 11:57 | 15:32 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:08 | 05:37 | 11:57 | 15:32 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:09 | 05:38 | 11:57 | 15:31 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
14-day Forecast for Katō
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Katō
Sunrise
in Katō
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in Katō
↓
6:22 PM
Day Length
12h 48m
Dawn
in Katō
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Katō
6:48 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Katō
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
56.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:34
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:55
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 02:30 on Friday, September 04, 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 September 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Katō today?
Today in Katō: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 18:22, giving 12h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Katō tonight?
Over Katō tonight the moon shows a Last Quarter phase at 56.9% 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.