Time Now in Minato, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.22° N, 135.15° E
Elevation: 5 m above sea level
Population rank: #50 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Wakayama
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Minato 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 Minato, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Minato
Daylight Hours in Minato
Minato gets 14h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Minato is at 04:56 and sunset in Minato is at 19:12.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the December solstice to 14h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Minato and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Minato
What is the current local time in Minato?
The live local time in Minato is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Minato currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Minato in?
Minato uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Minato observe daylight saving time?
No. Minato stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Minato's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Minato.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 03:10 | 04:56 | 12:04 | 15:50 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:11 | 04:57 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:12 | 04:57 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:13 | 04:58 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:14 | 04:58 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:15 | 04:59 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:16 | 05:00 | 12:05 | 15:51 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Minato
Sunrise
in Minato
↑
4:56 AM
Sunset
in Minato
↓
7:12 PM
Day Length
14h 16m
Dawn
in Minato
4:27 AM
Dusk
in Minato
7:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Minato
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
7.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:19
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Distances & Clock Changes in Minato
How Far Is Minato From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 441 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,436 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 4,892 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,317 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,359 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,586 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,754 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,247 km | NE (53deg) |
Minato's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Minato and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.2deg S, 44.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Minato
What time is it in Minato right now?
The current local time in Minato is 13:27 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Minato follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Minato in?
Minato 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 Minato?
Is Minato on daylight saving time right now?
No — Minato is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Minato today?
Today in Minato: sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset is at 19:12, giving 14h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Minato tonight?
The moon phase over Minato tonight is Waning Crescent with 7.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Minato?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Minato, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.