Time Now in Kōka, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.98° N, 136.16° E
Elevation: 170 m above sea level
Population rank: #257 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Shiga
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Kōka sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 170 m. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 326 km distant. Kōka is a smaller locality in Japan, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
The sun rises over Kōka at 05:56 and sets at 17:27, giving 11h 30m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Kōka
Daylight Hours in Kōka
Kōka gets 11h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kōka is at 05:56 and sunset in Kōka is at 17:27.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 48m near the December solstice to 14h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kōka and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kōka right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Kōka's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kōka.
Weather in Kōka
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Kōka
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 10 Oct ● | 04:30 | 05:56 | 11:42 | 14:58 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 04:30 | 05:57 | 11:42 | 14:57 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 04:31 | 05:58 | 11:42 | 14:56 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Tue, 13 Oct | 04:32 | 05:58 | 11:41 | 14:55 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Wed, 14 Oct | 04:33 | 05:59 | 11:41 | 14:54 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 04:34 | 06:00 | 11:41 | 14:54 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:34 | 06:01 | 11:41 | 14:53 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
14-day Forecast for Kōka
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kōka
Sunrise
in Kōka
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Kōka
↓
5:27 PM
Day Length
11h 30m
Dawn
in Kōka
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Kōka
5:53 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Kōka
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:56
Distances & Clock Changes in Kōka
How Far Is Kōka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 326 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,557 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 5,017 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,407 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,348 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,651 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 7,814 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,122 km | NE (54deg) |
Kōka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kōka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.0deg S, 43.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kōka
What time is it in Kōka right now?
The current local time in Kōka is 12:38 on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Kōka follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kōka in?
Kōka 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 Kōka?
Is Kōka on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kōka as of October 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kōka today?
In Kōka today the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 17:27, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kōka tonight?
The moon phase over Kōka tonight is New Moon with 0.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Kōka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kōka, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.