Time Now in Matsushima, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 38.37° N, 141.06° E
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #839 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Miyagi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Matsushima sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. Matsushima does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today runs to about 14 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 20 m, Matsushima is practically at sea level. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 325 km distant. Modest in size, Matsushima still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Matsushima sees 14h 02m between a 04:40 sunrise and a 18:42 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Matsushima
Daylight Hours in Matsushima
Matsushima gets 14h 03m of daylight today. Sunrise in Matsushima is at 04:40 and sunset in Matsushima is at 18:42.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 29m near the December solstice to 14h 50m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Matsushima and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Matsushima right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Matsushima's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Matsushima.
Weather in Matsushima
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Matsushima
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4 Aug ● | 02:53 | 04:39 | 11:41 | 15:32 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 02:54 | 04:40 | 11:41 | 15:32 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 02:55 | 04:41 | 11:41 | 15:31 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Fri, 7 Aug | 02:57 | 04:42 | 11:41 | 15:31 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 02:58 | 04:43 | 11:41 | 15:31 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 02:59 | 04:44 | 11:41 | 15:30 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 03:01 | 04:45 | 11:41 | 15:30 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
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14-day Forecast for Matsushima
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Matsushima
Sunrise
in Matsushima
↑
4:40 AM
Sunset
in Matsushima
↓
6:42 PM
Day Length
14h 02m
Dawn
in Matsushima
4:10 AM
Dusk
in Matsushima
7:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Matsushima
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
67.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:20
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:14
View the detailed moon calendar for Matsushima with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Matsushima
How Far Is Matsushima From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 325 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,118 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 5,594 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,831 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,312 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,956 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Sydney | 8,101 km | S (171deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,549 km | ENE (57deg) |
Matsushima's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Matsushima and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.4deg S, 38.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matsushima
What time is it in Matsushima right now?
The current local time in Matsushima is 20:18 on Tuesday, August 04, 2026. Matsushima follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Matsushima in?
Matsushima 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 Matsushima?
Matsushima is UTC+09:00 right now. To convert UTC to Matsushima local time, shift the clock 09:00 hours forward.
Is Matsushima on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 04, 2026, Matsushima is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Matsushima today?
Matsushima sees sunrise at 04:40 and sunset at 18:42 today, giving 14h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Matsushima tonight?
Tonight the moon over Matsushima is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 67.8%.
What is solar time in Matsushima?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Matsushima, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.