Time Now in Katsuta, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 36.38° N, 140.53° E
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #147 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Ibaraki
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
Clocks in Katsuta are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Katsuta sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Katsuta lies barely above sea level, at roughly 21 m. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 111 km distant. Modest in size, Katsuta still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Katsuta at 05:24 and sets at 17:36, giving 12h 12m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Katsuta
Daylight Hours in Katsuta
Katsuta gets 12h 12m of daylight today. Sunrise in Katsuta is at 05:24 and sunset in Katsuta is at 17:36.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 40m near the December solstice to 14h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Katsuta and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Katsuta right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Katsuta's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Katsuta.
Weather in Katsuta
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Prayer Times in Katsuta
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 21 Sep ● | 03:55 | 05:24 | 11:31 | 14:59 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 03:56 | 05:25 | 11:30 | 14:58 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 03:57 | 05:25 | 11:30 | 14:57 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 03:58 | 05:26 | 11:30 | 14:56 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 03:58 | 05:27 | 11:29 | 14:55 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 03:59 | 05:28 | 11:29 | 14:54 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Sun, 27 Sep | 04:00 | 05:29 | 11:29 | 14:53 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
14-day Forecast for Katsuta
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Katsuta
Sunrise
in Katsuta
↑
5:24 AM
Sunset
in Katsuta
↓
5:36 PM
Day Length
12h 12m
Dawn
in Katsuta
4:58 AM
Dusk
in Katsuta
6:03 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Katsuta
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
71.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:43
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Katsuta
How Far Is Katsuta From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 111 km | SW (226deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,980 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 5,422 km | SW (233deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,795 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,462 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,890 km | S (171deg) |
| Dubai | 7,981 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,710 km | NE (56deg) |
Katsuta's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Katsuta and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.4deg S, 39.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katsuta
What time is it in Katsuta right now?
The current local time in Katsuta is 12:05 on Monday, September 21, 2026. Katsuta follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Katsuta in?
Katsuta 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 Katsuta?
Is Katsuta on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 21, 2026, Katsuta is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Katsuta today?
Katsuta sees sunrise at 05:24 and sunset at 17:36 today, giving 12h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Katsuta tonight?
Over Katsuta tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 71.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Katsuta?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Katsuta, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.