Time Now in Kitakata, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 37.65° N, 139.87° E
Elevation: 207 m above sea level
Population rank: #481 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Fukushima
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
Kitakata 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 Kitakata, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kitakata
Daylight Hours in Kitakata
Kitakata gets 14h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kitakata is at 04:33 and sunset in Kitakata is at 19:00.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 33m near the December solstice to 14h 46m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kitakata and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kitakata right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Kitakata
What is the current local time in Kitakata?
The live local time in Kitakata is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kitakata currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Kitakata in?
Kitakata uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Kitakata observe daylight saving time?
No. Kitakata stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kitakata's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kitakata.
Weather in Kitakata
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Prayer Times in Kitakata
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:39 | 04:32 | 11:46 | 15:39 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:41 | 04:33 | 11:46 | 15:38 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:42 | 04:34 | 11:46 | 15:38 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:43 | 04:34 | 11:46 | 15:38 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:44 | 04:35 | 11:46 | 15:38 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:45 | 04:36 | 11:47 | 15:38 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:47 | 04:37 | 11:47 | 15:38 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Kitakata
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:22
Distances & Clock Changes in Kitakata
How Far Is Kitakata From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 220 km | S (185deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,989 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 5,463 km | SW (231deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,730 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,313 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,881 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Sydney | 8,039 km | S (170deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,680 km | NE (56deg) |
Kitakata's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kitakata and you would surface in the open ocean, near 37.6deg S, 40.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kitakata
What time is it in Kitakata right now?
The current local time in Kitakata is 02:42 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Kitakata follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kitakata in?
Kitakata 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 Kitakata?
Is Kitakata on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kitakata is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kitakata tonight?
The moon phase over Kitakata tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kitakata?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kitakata, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.