Current Time in Katori-shi, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.9° N, 140.5° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #311 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Chiba
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Katori-shi, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Katori-shi currently observes JST, UTC+9. Katori-shi keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Katori-shi sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 6 m, Katori-shi is practically at sea level. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 81 km distant. Modest in size, Katori-shi still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Katori-shi gets 11h 16m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:45 and sunset at 17:01.
Katori-shi Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Katori-shi
Katori-shi gets 11h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Katori-shi is at 05:45 and sunset in Katori-shi is at 17:01.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Katori-shi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Katori-shi right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Katori-shi's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Katori-shi.
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Prayer Times in Katori-shi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:17 | 05:44 | 11:23 | 14:34 | 17:02 | 18:32 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:18 | 05:45 | 11:23 | 14:33 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:18 | 05:46 | 11:23 | 14:32 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:19 | 05:47 | 11:23 | 14:31 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:20 | 05:48 | 11:22 | 14:30 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:21 | 05:49 | 11:22 | 14:29 | 16:56 | 18:26 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:22 | 05:50 | 11:22 | 14:29 | 16:54 | 18:24 |
14-day Forecast for Katori-shi
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Katori-shi
Sunrise
in Katori-shi
↑
5:45 AM
Sunset
in Katori-shi
↓
5:01 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Dawn
in Katori-shi
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Katori-shi
5:27 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Katori-shi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:22
Distances & Clock Changes in Katori-shi
How Far Is Katori-shi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 81 km | WSW (252deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,956 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 5,387 km | SW (233deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,795 km | W (274deg) |
| Moscow | 7,503 km | NW (324deg) |
| Sydney | 7,837 km | S (171deg) |
| Dubai | 7,995 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,742 km | NE (56deg) |
Katori-shi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Katori-shi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.9deg S, 39.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katori-shi
What time is it in Katori-shi right now?
The current local time in Katori-shi is 14:34 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Katori-shi follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Katori-shi in?
Katori-shi runs on the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Katori-shi?
To turn UTC into Katori-shi time, shift the clock 09:00 hours forward, which places Katori-shi at UTC+09:00 right now.
Is Katori-shi on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Katori-shi is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Katori-shi today?
Today in Katori-shi: sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset is at 17:01, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Katori-shi tonight?
Over Katori-shi tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 27.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Katori-shi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Katori-shi, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.