Current Time in Otaru, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 43.19° N, 141° E
Elevation: 30 m above sea level
Population rank: #208 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
Otaru 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 Otaru, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Otaru
Otaru gets 15h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Otaru is at 03:55 and sunset in Otaru is at 19:17.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 58m near the December solstice to 15h 23m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Otaru and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 01:30 | 03:55 | 11:36 | 15:42 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:30 | 03:55 | 11:36 | 15:42 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 01:30 | 03:55 | 11:37 | 15:42 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 01:30 | 03:55 | 11:37 | 15:42 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 01:30 | 03:56 | 11:37 | 15:43 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 01:30 | 03:56 | 11:37 | 15:43 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 01:30 | 03:56 | 11:38 | 15:43 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Otaru
Sunrise
in Otaru
↑
3:55 AM
Sunset
in Otaru
↓
7:17 PM
Day Length
15h 22m
Dawn
in Otaru
3:19 AM
Dusk
in Otaru
7:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Otaru
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
8.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:06
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:34
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How Far Is Otaru From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 843 km | S (188deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,390 km | SW (235deg) |
| Singapore | 5,933 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,815 km | W (270deg) |
| Moscow | 6,884 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,793 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,262 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Sydney | 8,631 km | S (171deg) |
Otaru's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Otaru and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.2deg S, 39.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Otaru
What time is it in Otaru right now?
The current local time in Otaru is 21:16 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Otaru follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Otaru in?
Otaru 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 Otaru?
Is Otaru on daylight saving time right now?
No — Otaru is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Otaru today?
Today in Otaru: sunrise is at 03:55 and sunset is at 19:17, giving 15h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Otaru tonight?
The moon phase over Otaru tonight is Waxing Crescent with 8.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Otaru?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Otaru, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.