Current Time in Kitakyushu, Japan 🇯🇵
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
Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu gets 14h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kitakyushu is at 05:05 and sunset in Kitakyushu is at 19:28.
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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Prayer Times in Kitakyushu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 03:17 | 05:05 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:17 | 05:05 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:17 | 05:05 | 12:17 | 16:02 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:17 | 05:05 | 12:17 | 16:02 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:17 | 05:05 | 12:17 | 16:02 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:17 | 05:05 | 12:17 | 16:02 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:18 | 05:05 | 12:18 | 16:02 | 19:30 | 21:00 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kitakyushu
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Moon Phases & Times for Kitakyushu
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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 09:21 on Sunday, June 14, 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 during standard time. To convert UTC to Kitakyushu local time, shift the clock 09:00 hours forward.
Is Kitakyushu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kitakyushu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kitakyushu today?
Today in Kitakyushu: sunrise is at 05:05 and sunset is at 19:28, giving 14h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kitakyushu tonight?
The moon phase over Kitakyushu tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.1% illumination.
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.