Current Time in Kobe, Japan 🇯🇵
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Kobe ranks
#82 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
Kobe 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 Kobe, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kobe
Kobe gets 14h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kobe is at 04:45 and sunset in Kobe is at 19:13.
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 02:56 | 04:45 | 11:59 | 15:46 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 02:56 | 04:45 | 11:59 | 15:46 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 02:56 | 04:45 | 11:59 | 15:46 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 02:56 | 04:45 | 12:00 | 15:46 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 02:56 | 04:45 | 12:00 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 02:56 | 04:46 | 12:00 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 02:56 | 04:46 | 12:00 | 15:47 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
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14-day Forecast for Kobe
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kobe
Sunrise
in Kobe
↑
4:45 AM
Sunset
in Kobe
↓
7:13 PM
Day Length
14h 27m
Dawn
in Kobe
4:15 AM
Dusk
in Kobe
7:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kobe
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
1.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:32
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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 16:04 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Kobe follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe 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 Kobe?
Is Kobe on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kobe is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kobe today?
Today in Kobe: sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset is at 19:13, giving 14h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kobe tonight?
The moon phase over Kobe tonight is New Moon with 1.3% 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.