Current Time in Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵
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Kyoto ranks
#85 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
Kyoto is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Kyoto, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kyoto
Kyoto gets 14h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kyoto is at 04:42 and sunset in Kyoto is at 19:11.
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.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 02:52 | 04:42 | 11:57 | 15:44 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 02:52 | 04:42 | 11:57 | 15:44 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 02:51 | 04:42 | 11:57 | 15:45 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 02:52 | 04:42 | 11:57 | 15:45 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 02:52 | 04:42 | 11:57 | 15:45 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 02:52 | 04:42 | 11:58 | 15:45 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 02:52 | 04:43 | 11:58 | 15:46 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
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14-day Forecast for Kyoto
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kyoto
Sunrise
in Kyoto
↑
4:42 AM
Sunset
in Kyoto
↓
7:11 PM
Day Length
14h 29m
Dawn
in Kyoto
4:12 AM
Dusk
in Kyoto
7:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kyoto
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:11
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:31
View the detailed moon calendar for Kyoto with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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 11:06 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Kyoto follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Kyoto in?
Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
Is Kyoto on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kyoto is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kyoto today?
Today in Kyoto: sunrise is at 04:42 and sunset is at 19:11, giving 14h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kyoto tonight?
The moon phase over Kyoto tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.9% illumination.
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.