Current Time in Nara-shi, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.69° N, 135.8° E
Elevation: 68 m above sea level
Population rank: #52 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Nara
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Nara-shi, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Nara-shi currently observes JST, UTC+9. Clocks in Nara-shi are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. Nara-shi does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 68 m. The closest large city is Tokyo, about 367 km away. A major centre in Japan, Nara-shi keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Nara-shi sees 11h 18m between a 06:03 sunrise and a 17:21 sunset.
Nara-shi Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Nara-shi
Nara-shi gets 11h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nara-shi is at 06:03 and sunset in Nara-shi is at 17:21.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Nara-shi and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Nara-shi's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nara-shi.
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Prayer Times in Nara-shi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:36 | 06:02 | 11:42 | 14:54 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:37 | 06:03 | 11:42 | 14:53 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:37 | 06:04 | 11:42 | 14:52 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:38 | 06:05 | 11:41 | 14:52 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:39 | 06:06 | 11:41 | 14:51 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:40 | 06:06 | 11:41 | 14:50 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:41 | 06:07 | 11:41 | 14:49 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
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How Far Is Nara-shi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 367 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,513 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 4,971 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,375 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,354 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,629 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 7,791 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,168 km | NE (53deg) |
Nara-shi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nara-shi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.7deg S, 44.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nara-shi
What time is it in Nara-shi right now?
The current local time in Nara-shi is 06:38 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Nara-shi follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Nara-shi in?
Nara-shi 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 Nara-shi?
Is Nara-shi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nara-shi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nara-shi today?
Today in Nara-shi: sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset is at 17:21, giving 11h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nara-shi tonight?
Tonight the moon over Nara-shi is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 25.1%.
What is solar time in Nara-shi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nara-shi, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.