Time Now in Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵
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Kyoto ranks
#5 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 35.02° N, 135.75° E
Elevation: 50 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Kyoto
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Clocks in Kyoto are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. Kyoto does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Kyoto sits at a modest 50 m above sea level. The closest large city is Tokyo, about 361 km away. As one of Japan's largest cities, Kyoto is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Kyoto
Daylight Hours in Kyoto
Kyoto gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kyoto is at 05:39 and sunset in Kyoto is at 18:05.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 48m near the December solstice to 14h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kyoto and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kyoto right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Kyoto's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kyoto.
Weather in Kyoto
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Kyoto
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 04:10 | 05:38 | 11:52 | 15:25 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:11 | 05:39 | 11:52 | 15:24 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:12 | 05:40 | 11:52 | 15:23 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:12 | 05:40 | 11:51 | 15:22 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:13 | 05:41 | 11:51 | 15:21 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:14 | 05:42 | 11:51 | 15:20 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:15 | 05:42 | 11:50 | 15:19 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
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Kyoto Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Kyoto
Kyoto Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Kyoto
Kyoto Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Kyoto
Kyoto Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Kyoto local time
14-day Forecast for Kyoto
Moon Phases & Times for Kyoto
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:41
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 19:57
View the detailed moon calendar for Kyoto with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Kyoto
How Far Is Kyoto From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 361 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,526 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 4,992 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,370 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,322 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,614 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,827 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,150 km | NE (53deg) |
Kyoto's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kyoto and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.0deg S, 44.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kyoto
What time is it in Kyoto right now?
The current local time in Kyoto is 20:11 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Kyoto follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kyoto in?
Clocks in Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
Is Kyoto on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Kyoto as of September 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Kyoto tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kyoto is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 12.3%.
What is solar time in Kyoto?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kyoto, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.