Time Now in Matsuyama, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 33.84° N, 132.77° E
Elevation: 28 m above sea level
Population rank: #26 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Ehime
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Clocks in Matsuyama are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. Matsuyama does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Matsuyama sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 28 m, Matsuyama is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 661 km away. A major centre in Japan, Matsuyama keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Matsuyama
Daylight Hours in Matsuyama
Matsuyama gets 12h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Matsuyama is at 05:41 and sunset in Matsuyama is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 54m near the December solstice to 14h 24m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Matsuyama and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Matsuyama right now.
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Cities Sharing Matsuyama's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Matsuyama.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 04:11 | 05:41 | 12:09 | 15:47 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:12 | 05:42 | 12:09 | 15:46 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:13 | 05:42 | 12:08 | 15:45 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:14 | 05:43 | 12:08 | 15:45 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:15 | 05:44 | 12:08 | 15:44 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:16 | 05:44 | 12:07 | 15:43 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:17 | 05:45 | 12:07 | 15:42 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
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Distances & Clock Changes in Matsuyama
How Far Is Matsuyama From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 661 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,223 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Singapore | 4,702 km | SW (226deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,099 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,258 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,387 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Sydney | 7,771 km | SSE (164deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,447 km | NE (52deg) |
Matsuyama's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Matsuyama and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.8deg S, 47.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matsuyama
What time is it in Matsuyama right now?
The current local time in Matsuyama is 22:36 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Matsuyama follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Matsuyama in?
Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama?
Is Matsuyama on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Matsuyama as of August 31, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Matsuyama tonight?
Tonight the moon over Matsuyama is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 87.5%.
What is solar time in Matsuyama?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Matsuyama, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.