Current Time in Kobe, Japan 🇯🇵
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Kobe ranks
#7 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 34.69° N, 135.18° E
Elevation: 35 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Hyōgo
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Kobe, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kobe currently observes JST, UTC+9. Kobe keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Kobe does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 35 m. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 421 km away. As one of Japan's largest cities, Kobe is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Kobe at 06:17 and sets at 17:07, giving 10h 49m of daylight today.
Kobe Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kobe
Kobe gets 10h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kobe is at 06:17 and sunset in Kobe is at 17:07.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kobe and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kobe right now.
Cities Sharing Kobe's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kobe.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 30 Oct ● | 04:49 | 06:17 | 11:42 | 14:45 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 04:50 | 06:18 | 11:42 | 14:44 | 17:07 | 18:37 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 04:51 | 06:19 | 11:42 | 14:43 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 04:52 | 06:20 | 11:42 | 14:42 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 04:53 | 06:20 | 11:42 | 14:41 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 04:53 | 06:21 | 11:42 | 14:41 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 04:54 | 06:22 | 11:42 | 14:40 | 17:02 | 18:32 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kobe
Sunrise
in Kobe
↑
6:17 AM
Sunset
in Kobe
↓
5:07 PM
Day Length
10h 49m
Dawn
in Kobe
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Kobe
5:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kobe
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
81.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:47
Distances & Clock Changes in Kobe
How Far Is Kobe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 421 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,463 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 4,929 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,319 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,319 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,574 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,804 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,213 km | NE (53deg) |
Kobe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kobe and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.7deg S, 44.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kobe
What time is it in Kobe right now?
The current local time in Kobe is 07:04 on Friday, October 30, 2026. Kobe follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe runs on the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kobe?
Is Kobe on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 30, 2026, Kobe is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kobe today?
Today in Kobe: sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 17:07, giving 10h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kobe tonight?
The moon phase over Kobe tonight is Waning Gibbous with 81.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Kobe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kobe, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.