Time Now in Morioka, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 39.7° N, 141.15° E
Elevation: 138 m above sea level
Population rank: #75 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
Morioka 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 Morioka, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Morioka
Daylight Hours in Morioka
Morioka gets 14h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Morioka is at 04:22 and sunset in Morioka is at 19:00.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Morioka and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Morioka right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Morioka
What is the current local time in Morioka?
The live local time in Morioka is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Morioka currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Morioka in?
Morioka uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Morioka observe daylight saving time?
No. Morioka stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Morioka's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Morioka.
Weather in Morioka
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Prayer Times in Morioka
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:22 | 04:21 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:24 | 04:22 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:25 | 04:23 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:26 | 04:24 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:28 | 04:25 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:29 | 04:25 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:30 | 04:26 | 11:41 | 15:37 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Morioka
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Moon Phases & Times for Morioka
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:34
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:17
Distances & Clock Changes in Morioka
How Far Is Morioka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 466 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,195 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 5,692 km | SW (231deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,833 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,199 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,919 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Sydney | 8,246 km | S (171deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,461 km | ENE (57deg) |
Morioka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Morioka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.7deg S, 38.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morioka
What time is it in Morioka right now?
The current local time in Morioka is 02:43 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Morioka follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Morioka in?
Morioka 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 Morioka?
Is Morioka on daylight saving time right now?
No — Morioka is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Morioka tonight?
The moon phase over Morioka tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Morioka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Morioka, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.