Current Time in Kochi, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 33.55° N, 133.53° E
Elevation: 58 m above sea level
Population rank: #65 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Kochi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Kochi, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kochi currently observes JST, UTC+9. Local time in Kochi runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). Kochi does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Kochi sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 58 m. Kochi is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 608 km off. A major centre in Japan, Kochi keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Kochi at 06:11 and sets at 17:31, giving 11h 20m of daylight today.
Kochi Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kochi
Kochi gets 11h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kochi is at 06:11 and sunset in Kochi is at 17:31.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 55m near the December solstice to 14h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kochi and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Kochi's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kochi.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:45 | 06:10 | 11:51 | 15:04 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:46 | 06:11 | 11:51 | 15:04 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:47 | 06:12 | 11:51 | 15:03 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:47 | 06:13 | 11:50 | 15:02 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:48 | 06:13 | 11:50 | 15:01 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:49 | 06:14 | 11:50 | 15:00 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:50 | 06:15 | 11:50 | 14:59 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kochi
Sunrise
in Kochi
↑
6:11 AM
Sunset
in Kochi
↓
5:31 PM
Day Length
11h 20m
Dawn
in Kochi
5:45 AM
Dusk
in Kochi
5:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kochi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:59
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kochi
How Far Is Kochi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 608 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,269 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 4,731 km | SW (227deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,169 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,326 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,463 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,721 km | SSE (164deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,411 km | NE (52deg) |
Kochi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kochi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.5deg S, 46.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kochi
What time is it in Kochi right now?
The current local time in Kochi is 19:04 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Kochi follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kochi in?
Kochi 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 Kochi?
Is Kochi on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kochi as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kochi today?
In Kochi today the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 17:31, giving 11h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kochi tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kochi is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 29.4%.
What is solar time in Kochi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kochi, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.