Time Now in Kitakami, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 39.28° N, 141.12° E
Elevation: 63 m above sea level
Population rank: #252 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Iwate
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Kitakami 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 Kitakami, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kitakami
Daylight Hours in Kitakami
Kitakami gets 14h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kitakami is at 04:19 and sunset in Kitakami is at 19:02.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 24m near the December solstice to 14h 56m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kitakami and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kitakami right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Kitakami
What is the current local time in Kitakami?
The live local time in Kitakami is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kitakami currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Kitakami in?
Kitakami uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Kitakami observe daylight saving time?
No. Kitakami stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kitakami's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kitakami.
Weather in Kitakami
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Kitakami
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 02:18 | 04:18 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 02:19 | 04:19 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 02:20 | 04:20 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 02:21 | 04:20 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 02:23 | 04:21 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 02:24 | 04:22 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 02:25 | 04:23 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Kitakami
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14-day Forecast for Kitakami
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kitakami
Sunrise
in Kitakami
↑
4:19 AM
Sunset
in Kitakami
↓
7:02 PM
Day Length
14h 43m
Dawn
in Kitakami
3:46 AM
Dusk
in Kitakami
7:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kitakami
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
6.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:17
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 18:17
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kitakami
How Far Is Kitakami From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 421 km | SSW (198deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,170 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 5,661 km | SW (231deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,832 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,234 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,930 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Sydney | 8,200 km | S (171deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,489 km | ENE (57deg) |
Kitakami's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kitakami and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.3deg S, 38.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kitakami
What time is it in Kitakami right now?
The current local time in Kitakami is 18:37 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Kitakami follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kitakami in?
Kitakami 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 Kitakami?
Is Kitakami on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kitakami is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitakami today?
Today in Kitakami: sunrise is at 04:19 and sunset is at 19:02, giving 14h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kitakami tonight?
The moon phase over Kitakami tonight is Waning Crescent with 6.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Kitakami?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kitakami, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.