Time Now in Kusatsu, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.02° N, 135.97° E
Elevation: 102 m above sea level
Population rank: #185 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
Clocks in Kusatsu are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. Kusatsu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 102 m. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 342 km distant. Kusatsu is a smaller locality in Japan, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
The sun rises over Kusatsu at 05:38 and sets at 18:03, giving 12h 24m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Kusatsu
Daylight Hours in Kusatsu
Kusatsu gets 12h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kusatsu is at 05:38 and sunset in Kusatsu is at 18:03.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 48m near the December solstice to 14h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kusatsu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kusatsu right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Kusatsu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kusatsu.
Weather in Kusatsu
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Kusatsu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 15 Sep ● | 04:10 | 05:38 | 11:51 | 15:23 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:11 | 05:39 | 11:51 | 15:22 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:12 | 05:39 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:12 | 05:40 | 11:50 | 15:20 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:13 | 05:41 | 11:50 | 15:19 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:14 | 05:42 | 11:49 | 15:18 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:15 | 05:42 | 11:49 | 15:17 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
14-day Forecast for Kusatsu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kusatsu
Sunrise
in Kusatsu
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Kusatsu
↓
6:03 PM
Day Length
12h 24m
Dawn
in Kusatsu
5:12 AM
Dusk
in Kusatsu
6:29 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Kusatsu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:56
Distances & Clock Changes in Kusatsu
How Far Is Kusatsu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 342 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,544 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 5,007 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,390 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,334 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,633 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 7,823 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,134 km | NE (54deg) |
Kusatsu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kusatsu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.0deg S, 44.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kusatsu
What time is it in Kusatsu right now?
The current local time in Kusatsu is 11:15 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Kusatsu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kusatsu in?
Clocks in Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu?
Is Kusatsu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kusatsu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kusatsu today?
In Kusatsu today the sun rises at 05:38 and sets at 18:03, giving 12h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kusatsu tonight?
The moon phase over Kusatsu tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kusatsu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kusatsu, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.