Time Now in Ōtsu, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35° N, 135.87° E
Elevation: 131 m above sea level
Population rank: #62 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Shiga
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Ōtsu sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. Ōtsu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 131 m. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 351 km distant. Ōtsu is a significant city in Japan, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Ōtsu at 05:29 and sets at 18:23, giving 12h 54m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Ōtsu
Daylight Hours in Ōtsu
Ōtsu gets 12h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ōtsu is at 05:29 and sunset in Ōtsu is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 48m near the December solstice to 14h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ōtsu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ōtsu right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Ōtsu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ōtsu.
Weather in Ōtsu
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Ōtsu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 1 Sep ● | 03:57 | 05:28 | 11:56 | 15:34 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 03:58 | 05:29 | 11:56 | 15:34 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 03:59 | 05:30 | 11:56 | 15:33 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:00 | 05:30 | 11:55 | 15:32 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:01 | 05:31 | 11:55 | 15:31 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:02 | 05:32 | 11:55 | 15:31 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:03 | 05:33 | 11:54 | 15:30 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
14-day Forecast for Ōtsu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ōtsu
Sunrise
in Ōtsu
↑
5:29 AM
Sunset
in Ōtsu
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
12h 54m
Dawn
in Ōtsu
5:02 AM
Dusk
in Ōtsu
6:49 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ōtsu
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
83.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:20
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:30
Distances & Clock Changes in Ōtsu
How Far Is Ōtsu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 351 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,535 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 4,999 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,381 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,330 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,625 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,823 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,142 km | NE (54deg) |
Ōtsu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ōtsu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.0deg S, 44.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ōtsu
What time is it in Ōtsu right now?
The current local time in Ōtsu is 10:53 on Tuesday, September 01, 2026. Ōtsu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Ōtsu in?
Clocks in Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu?
Is Ōtsu on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Ōtsu as of September 01, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ōtsu today?
Ōtsu sees sunrise at 05:29 and sunset at 18:23 today, giving 12h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ōtsu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Ōtsu is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 83.5%.
What is solar time in Ōtsu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ōtsu, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.