Time Now in Kure, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.23° N, 132.57° E
Elevation: 102 m above sea level
Population rank: #108 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Hiroshima
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Local time in Kure runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Kure sits at a modest 102 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 665 km away. Kure is a significant city in Japan, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Kure
Daylight Hours in Kure
Kure gets 12h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kure is at 05:42 and sunset in Kure is at 18:37.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the December solstice to 14h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kure and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kure right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Kure's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kure.
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Prayer Times in Kure
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:11 | 05:41 | 12:10 | 15:48 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:12 | 05:42 | 12:09 | 15:47 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:13 | 05:43 | 12:09 | 15:46 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:14 | 05:44 | 12:09 | 15:46 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:15 | 05:44 | 12:09 | 15:45 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:16 | 05:45 | 12:08 | 15:44 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:17 | 05:46 | 12:08 | 15:43 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
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14-day Forecast for Kure
Moon Phases & Times for Kure
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
90.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:04
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:34
Distances & Clock Changes in Kure
How Far Is Kure From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 665 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,230 km | WSW (238deg) |
| Singapore | 4,720 km | SW (225deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,080 km | W (270deg) |
| Moscow | 7,212 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,358 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Sydney | 7,818 km | SSE (164deg) |
| London | 9,425 km | NNW (333deg) |
Kure's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kure and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.2deg S, 47.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kure
What time is it in Kure right now?
The current local time in Kure is 12:38 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Kure follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kure in?
Kure 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 Kure?
Is Kure on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kure as of August 31, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kure tonight?
Over Kure tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 90.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Kure?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kure, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.