Current Time in Kitakyushu, Japan 🇯🇵
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Kitakyushu ranks
#7 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 33.85° N, 130.85° E
Elevation: 57 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Fukuoka
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Kitakyushu, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kitakyushu currently observes JST, UTC+9. Clocks in Kitakyushu are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Kitakyushu sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 57 m. Kitakyushu is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 829 km off. A major centre in Japan, Kitakyushu keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Kitakyushu gets 10h 52m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:33 and sunset at 17:26.
Kitakyushu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu gets 10h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kitakyushu is at 06:33 and sunset in Kitakyushu is at 17:26.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 54m near the December solstice to 14h 24m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kitakyushu and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Kitakyushu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 30 Oct ● | 05:06 | 06:33 | 12:00 | 15:03 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:07 | 06:34 | 12:00 | 15:02 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:08 | 06:35 | 12:00 | 15:02 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:09 | 06:36 | 12:00 | 15:01 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 05:09 | 06:37 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:10 | 06:37 | 12:00 | 14:59 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:11 | 06:38 | 12:00 | 14:59 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kitakyushu
Sunrise
in Kitakyushu
↑
6:33 AM
Sunset
in Kitakyushu
↓
5:26 PM
Day Length
10h 52m
Dawn
in Kitakyushu
6:07 AM
Dusk
in Kitakyushu
5:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kitakyushu
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
79.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:49
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Kitakyushu
How Far Is Kitakyushu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 829 km | ENE (73deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,074 km | SW (236deg) |
| Singapore | 4,578 km | SW (224deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,921 km | W (269deg) |
| Moscow | 7,147 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 7,216 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Sydney | 7,824 km | SSE (162deg) |
| London | 9,389 km | NNW (332deg) |
Kitakyushu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kitakyushu and you would surface near Rio Grande, Brazil, about 341 km from the antipodal point at 33.9deg S, 49.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kitakyushu
What time is it in Kitakyushu right now?
The current local time in Kitakyushu is 12:07 on Friday, October 30, 2026. Kitakyushu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kitakyushu in?
Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu?
Kitakyushu is UTC+09:00 right now. To convert UTC to Kitakyushu local time, shift the clock 09:00 hours forward.
Is Kitakyushu on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 30, 2026, Kitakyushu is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitakyushu today?
Today in Kitakyushu: sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset is at 17:26, giving 10h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kitakyushu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kitakyushu is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 79.5%.
What is solar time in Kitakyushu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kitakyushu, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.