Current Time in Mizusawa, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 39.13° N, 141.13° E
Elevation: 64 m above sea level
Population rank: #365 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Iwate
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
The time now in Mizusawa, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Mizusawa currently observes JST, UTC+9. Local time in Mizusawa runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Mizusawa sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 64 m. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 406 km away. Modest in size, Mizusawa still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Mizusawa sees 11h 12m between a 05:44 sunrise and a 16:57 sunset.
Mizusawa Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Mizusawa
Mizusawa gets 11h 12m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mizusawa is at 05:44 and sunset in Mizusawa is at 16:57.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 24m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mizusawa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mizusawa right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Mizusawa's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mizusawa.
Weather in Mizusawa
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Mizusawa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:12 | 05:44 | 11:21 | 14:29 | 16:58 | 18:28 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:13 | 05:45 | 11:21 | 14:28 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:14 | 05:46 | 11:21 | 14:27 | 16:55 | 18:25 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:15 | 05:47 | 11:20 | 14:26 | 16:54 | 18:24 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:16 | 05:48 | 11:20 | 14:25 | 16:52 | 18:22 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:17 | 05:49 | 11:20 | 14:24 | 16:51 | 18:21 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:18 | 05:50 | 11:20 | 14:23 | 16:49 | 18:19 |
14-day Forecast for Mizusawa
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mizusawa
Sunrise
in Mizusawa
↑
5:44 AM
Sunset
in Mizusawa
↓
4:57 PM
Day Length
11h 12m
Dawn
in Mizusawa
5:17 AM
Dusk
in Mizusawa
5:24 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Mizusawa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:17
Distances & Clock Changes in Mizusawa
How Far Is Mizusawa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 406 km | SSW (199deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,163 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 5,651 km | SW (231deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,833 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,248 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,936 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Sydney | 8,183 km | S (171deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,497 km | ENE (57deg) |
Mizusawa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mizusawa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.1deg S, 38.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mizusawa
What time is it in Mizusawa right now?
The current local time in Mizusawa is 13:15 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Mizusawa follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Mizusawa in?
Mizusawa 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 Mizusawa?
Is Mizusawa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Mizusawa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mizusawa today?
In Mizusawa today the sun rises at 05:44 and sets at 16:57, giving 11h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mizusawa tonight?
Over Mizusawa tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 19.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Mizusawa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mizusawa, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.