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 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 Ōtsu, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ōtsu
Daylight Hours in Ōtsu
Ōtsu gets 14h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ōtsu is at 04:52 and sunset in Ōtsu is at 19:11.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 48m near the December solstice to 14h 30m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ōtsu and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Ōtsu
What is the current local time in Ōtsu?
The live local time in Ōtsu is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ōtsu currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Ōtsu in?
Ōtsu uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Ōtsu observe daylight saving time?
No. Ōtsu stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Ōtsu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ōtsu.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 03:04 | 04:52 | 12:02 | 15:49 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:05 | 04:52 | 12:02 | 15:49 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:06 | 04:53 | 12:02 | 15:49 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:07 | 04:54 | 12:02 | 15:49 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:08 | 04:54 | 12:02 | 15:49 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:09 | 04:55 | 12:02 | 15:49 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:10 | 04:56 | 12:02 | 15:49 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Ōtsu
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14-day Forecast for Ōtsu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ōtsu
Sunrise
in Ōtsu
↑
4:52 AM
Sunset
in Ōtsu
↓
7:11 PM
Day Length
14h 19m
Dawn
in Ōtsu
4:22 AM
Dusk
in Ōtsu
7:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ōtsu
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:07
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:24
View the detailed moon calendar for Ōtsu with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
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 08:21 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Ōtsu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Ōtsu in?
Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu?
Is Ōtsu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ōtsu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ōtsu today?
Today in Ōtsu: sunrise is at 04:52 and sunset is at 19:11, giving 14h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ōtsu tonight?
The moon phase over Ōtsu tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.3% illumination.
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.