Time Now in Kobe, Japan 🇯🇵
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Kobe ranks
#5 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 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. 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.
Time & Daylight in Kobe
Daylight Hours in Kobe
Kobe gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kobe is at 05:41 and sunset in Kobe is at 18:08.
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.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Kobe's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kobe.
Weather in Kobe
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Prayer Times in Kobe
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 04:13 | 05:41 | 11:55 | 15:27 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:13 | 05:41 | 11:54 | 15:26 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:14 | 05:42 | 11:54 | 15:25 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:15 | 05:43 | 11:54 | 15:24 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:16 | 05:43 | 11:53 | 15:23 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:17 | 05:44 | 11:53 | 15:22 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:18 | 05:45 | 11:52 | 15:21 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Kobe
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14-day Forecast for Kobe
Moon Phases & Times for Kobe
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:28
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 11:42 on Monday, September 14, 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 September 14, 2026, Kobe is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Kobe tonight?
The moon phase over Kobe tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.0% 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.