Current Time 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
The time now in Ōtsu, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Ōtsu currently observes JST, UTC+9. Ōtsu sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. Ōtsu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. 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 06:03 and sets at 17:20, giving 11h 17m of daylight today.
Ōtsu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Ōtsu
Ōtsu gets 11h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ōtsu is at 06:03 and sunset in Ōtsu is at 17:20.
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.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Ōtsu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ōtsu.
Weather in Ōtsu
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Prayer Times in Ōtsu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:36 | 06:02 | 11:42 | 14:54 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:36 | 06:03 | 11:42 | 14:53 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:37 | 06:04 | 11:41 | 14:52 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:38 | 06:05 | 11:41 | 14:51 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:39 | 06:06 | 11:41 | 14:50 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:39 | 06:06 | 11:41 | 14:49 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:40 | 06:07 | 11:41 | 14:48 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
14-day Forecast for Ōtsu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ōtsu
Sunrise
in Ōtsu
↑
6:03 AM
Sunset
in Ōtsu
↓
5:20 PM
Day Length
11h 17m
Dawn
in Ōtsu
5:37 AM
Dusk
in Ōtsu
5:46 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ōtsu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:11
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:45
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 18:35 on Friday, October 16, 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 October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ōtsu today?
Ōtsu sees sunrise at 06:03 and sunset at 17:20 today, giving 11h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ōtsu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Ōtsu is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 29.3%.
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.