Time Now in Kurashiki, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.58° N, 133.77° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #29 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Okayama
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Clocks in Kurashiki are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Kurashiki sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Kurashiki lies barely above sea level, at roughly 4 m. Kurashiki is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 548 km off. A major centre in Japan, Kurashiki keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Kurashiki at 05:38 and sets at 18:30, giving 12h 51m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Kurashiki
Daylight Hours in Kurashiki
Kurashiki gets 12h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kurashiki is at 05:38 and sunset in Kurashiki is at 18:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 50m near the December solstice to 14h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kurashiki and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kurashiki right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Kurashiki's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kurashiki.
Weather in Kurashiki
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Kurashiki
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 2 Sep ● | 04:08 | 05:38 | 12:04 | 15:42 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:09 | 05:38 | 12:04 | 15:41 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:10 | 05:39 | 12:04 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:10 | 05:40 | 12:03 | 15:40 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:11 | 05:41 | 12:03 | 15:39 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:12 | 05:41 | 12:03 | 15:38 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:13 | 05:42 | 12:02 | 15:37 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
14-day Forecast for Kurashiki
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kurashiki
Sunrise
in Kurashiki
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Kurashiki
↓
6:30 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Dawn
in Kurashiki
5:12 AM
Dusk
in Kurashiki
6:56 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Kurashiki
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
76.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:38
Distances & Clock Changes in Kurashiki
How Far Is Kurashiki From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 548 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,344 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Singapore | 4,826 km | SW (227deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,190 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,249 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,454 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,825 km | SSE (165deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,324 km | NE (52deg) |
Kurashiki's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kurashiki and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.6deg S, 46.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kurashiki
What time is it in Kurashiki right now?
The current local time in Kurashiki is 04:53 on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. Kurashiki follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kurashiki in?
Clocks in Kurashiki follow the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kurashiki?
Is Kurashiki on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 02, 2026, Kurashiki is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kurashiki today?
In Kurashiki today the sun rises at 05:38 and sets at 18:30, giving 12h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kurashiki tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kurashiki is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 76.9%.
What is solar time in Kurashiki?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kurashiki, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.