Time Now in Obama, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.5° N, 135.75° E
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #642 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Fukui
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Local time in Obama runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today runs to about 13 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 3 m, Obama is practically at sea level. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 353 km distant. Modest in size, Obama still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Obama at 05:20 and sets at 18:39, giving 13h 18m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Obama
Daylight Hours in Obama
Obama gets 13h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Obama is at 05:20 and sunset in Obama is at 18:39.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 45m near the December solstice to 14h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Obama and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Obama right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Obama's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Obama.
Weather in Obama
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Obama
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 03:45 | 05:20 | 12:00 | 15:42 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 03:46 | 05:21 | 12:00 | 15:42 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 03:47 | 05:21 | 11:59 | 15:41 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 03:48 | 05:22 | 11:59 | 15:40 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 03:49 | 05:23 | 11:59 | 15:40 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 03:51 | 05:24 | 11:59 | 15:39 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 03:52 | 05:24 | 11:58 | 15:39 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
14-day Forecast for Obama
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Obama
Sunrise
in Obama
↑
5:20 AM
Sunset
in Obama
↓
6:39 PM
Day Length
13h 18m
Dawn
in Obama
4:53 AM
Dusk
in Obama
7:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Obama
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
61.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:19
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Distances & Clock Changes in Obama
How Far Is Obama From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 353 km | E (86deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,552 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 5,028 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,369 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,280 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,599 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,879 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,118 km | NE (54deg) |
Obama's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Obama and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.5deg S, 44.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Obama
What time is it in Obama right now?
The current local time in Obama is 15:42 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Obama follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Obama in?
Obama 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 Obama?
Is Obama on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Obama as of August 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Obama today?
Today in Obama: sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset is at 18:39, giving 13h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Obama tonight?
Over Obama tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 61.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Obama?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Obama, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.