Current Time in Niigata, Japan 🇯🇵
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Niigata ranks
#7 for first into the new day · #21 for lowest elevation.
Lat/Long: 37.92° N, 139.04° E
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #15 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Niigata
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
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Cities Sharing Niigata's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Niigata.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 3 Nov ● | 04:39 | 06:10 | 11:27 | 14:20 | 16:44 | 18:14 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 04:39 | 06:11 | 11:27 | 14:20 | 16:43 | 18:13 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 04:40 | 06:12 | 11:27 | 14:19 | 16:41 | 18:11 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 04:41 | 06:13 | 11:27 | 14:18 | 16:40 | 18:10 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 04:42 | 06:14 | 11:27 | 14:17 | 16:39 | 18:09 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 04:43 | 06:16 | 11:27 | 14:16 | 16:39 | 18:09 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 04:44 | 06:17 | 11:27 | 14:16 | 16:38 | 18:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Niigata
Sunrise
in Niigata
↑
6:11 AM
Sunset
in Niigata
↓
4:43 PM
Day Length
10h 31m
Dawn
in Niigata
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Niigata
5:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Niigata
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
31.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:47
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 13:56
Distances & Clock Changes in Niigata
How Far Is Niigata From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 255 km | SSE (168deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,939 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 5,426 km | SW (230deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,656 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,245 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,803 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 8,081 km | S (169deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,723 km | NE (56deg) |
Niigata's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Niigata and you would surface in the open ocean, near 37.9deg S, 41.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Niigata
What time is it in Niigata right now?
The current local time in Niigata is 22:02 on Tuesday, November 03, 2026. Niigata follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Niigata in?
Clocks in Niigata follow the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Niigata?
Is Niigata on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Niigata as of November 03, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Niigata today?
In Niigata today the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 16:43, giving 10h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Niigata tonight?
Tonight the moon over Niigata is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 31.8%.
What is solar time in Niigata?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Niigata, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.