Time Now in Minamata, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 32.22° N, 130.4° E
Elevation: 2 m above sea level
Population rank: #643 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Kumamoto
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Minamata 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 Minamata, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Minamata
Daylight Hours in Minamata
Minamata gets 14h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Minamata is at 05:18 and sunset in Minamata is at 19:28.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 02m near the December solstice to 14h 15m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Minamata and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Minamata
What is the current local time in Minamata?
The live local time in Minamata is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Minamata currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Minamata in?
Minamata uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Minamata observe daylight saving time?
No. Minamata stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Minamata's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Minamata.
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Prayer Times in Minamata
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:35 | 05:17 | 12:23 | 16:04 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:35 | 05:18 | 12:23 | 16:04 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:36 | 05:18 | 12:23 | 16:04 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:37 | 05:19 | 12:23 | 16:04 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:38 | 05:19 | 12:23 | 16:04 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:38 | 05:20 | 12:23 | 16:05 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:39 | 05:20 | 12:24 | 16:05 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Minamata
Sunrise
in Minamata
↑
5:18 AM
Sunset
in Minamata
↓
7:28 PM
Day Length
14h 10m
Dawn
in Minamata
4:49 AM
Dusk
in Minamata
7:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Minamata
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
61.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:48
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Distances & Clock Changes in Minamata
How Far Is Minamata From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 935 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Hong Kong | 1,942 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Singapore | 4,419 km | SW (224deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,879 km | W (270deg) |
| Dubai | 7,221 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,263 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,665 km | SSE (162deg) |
| London | 9,528 km | NNW (332deg) |
Minamata's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Minamata and you would surface near Cidreira, Brazil, about 234 km from the antipodal point at 32.2deg S, 49.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Minamata
What time is it in Minamata right now?
The current local time in Minamata is 02:57 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Minamata follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Minamata in?
Minamata 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 Minamata?
Is Minamata on daylight saving time right now?
No — Minamata is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Minamata today?
Today in Minamata: sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 19:28, giving 14h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Minamata tonight?
The moon phase over Minamata tonight is Last Quarter with 61.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Minamata?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Minamata, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.