Time Now in Matsumoto, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 36.23° N, 137.97° E
Elevation: 593 m above sea level
Population rank: #93 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Nagano
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Matsumoto
Daylight Hours in Matsumoto
Matsumoto gets 14h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Matsumoto is at 04:44 and sunset in Matsumoto is at 19:04.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 41m near the December solstice to 14h 37m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Matsumoto and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Matsumoto right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Matsumoto
What is the current local time in Matsumoto?
The live local time in Matsumoto is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Matsumoto currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Matsumoto in?
Matsumoto uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Matsumoto observe daylight saving time?
No. Matsumoto stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Matsumoto's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Matsumoto.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:55 | 04:43 | 11:54 | 15:43 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:56 | 04:44 | 11:54 | 15:43 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:57 | 04:45 | 11:54 | 15:43 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:58 | 04:46 | 11:54 | 15:43 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:59 | 04:46 | 11:54 | 15:43 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:00 | 04:47 | 11:54 | 15:43 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:01 | 04:48 | 11:54 | 15:43 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Matsumoto
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14-day Forecast for Matsumoto
Moon Phases & Times for Matsumoto
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:30
Distances & Clock Changes in Matsumoto
How Far Is Matsumoto From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 163 km | ESE (112deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,766 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 5,232 km | SW (230deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,566 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,337 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,767 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 7,915 km | SSE (168deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,908 km | NE (55deg) |
Matsumoto's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Matsumoto and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.2deg S, 42.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matsumoto
What time is it in Matsumoto right now?
The current local time in Matsumoto is 02:43 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Matsumoto follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Matsumoto in?
Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto?
Is Matsumoto on daylight saving time right now?
No — Matsumoto is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Matsumoto tonight?
The moon phase over Matsumoto tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Matsumoto?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Matsumoto, clocks run about 10m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.