Time Now in Muroran, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 42.32° N, 140.99° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #241 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Hokkaido
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
Local time in Muroran runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). Muroran does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Muroran sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 8 m, Muroran is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 748 km away. Modest in size, Muroran still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Muroran sees 12h 25m between a 05:17 sunrise and a 17:42 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Muroran
Daylight Hours in Muroran
Muroran gets 12h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Muroran is at 05:17 and sunset in Muroran is at 17:42.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 04m near the December solstice to 15h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Muroran and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Muroran right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Muroran's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Muroran.
Weather in Muroran
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Prayer Times in Muroran
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 17 Sep ● | 03:38 | 05:17 | 11:30 | 15:00 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 03:40 | 05:18 | 11:30 | 14:59 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 03:41 | 05:19 | 11:30 | 14:58 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 03:42 | 05:20 | 11:29 | 14:57 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 03:43 | 05:21 | 11:29 | 14:56 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 03:45 | 05:22 | 11:29 | 14:54 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 03:46 | 05:23 | 11:28 | 14:53 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
14-day Forecast for Muroran
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Muroran
Sunrise
in Muroran
↑
5:17 AM
Sunset
in Muroran
↓
5:42 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Muroran
4:49 AM
Dusk
in Muroran
6:11 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Muroran
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:25
Distances & Clock Changes in Muroran
How Far Is Muroran From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 748 km | S (189deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,335 km | WSW (237deg) |
| Singapore | 5,869 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,814 km | W (270deg) |
| Moscow | 6,960 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,820 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,315 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Sydney | 8,536 km | S (171deg) |
Muroran's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Muroran and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.3deg S, 39.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Muroran
What time is it in Muroran right now?
The current local time in Muroran is 08:22 on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Muroran follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Muroran in?
Muroran 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 Muroran?
Is Muroran on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Muroran as of September 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Muroran today?
In Muroran today the sun rises at 05:17 and sets at 17:42, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Muroran tonight?
Tonight the moon over Muroran is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 32.5%.
What is solar time in Muroran?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Muroran, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.