Time Now in Ryōtsu-minato, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 38.08° N, 138.44° E
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #841 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Niigata
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Ryōtsu-minato sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Ryōtsu-minato sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Ryōtsu-minato lies barely above sea level, at roughly 4 m. The closest large city is Tokyo, about 288 km away. Modest in size, Ryōtsu-minato still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Ryōtsu-minato gets 12h 24m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:28 and sunset at 17:53.
Time & Daylight in Ryōtsu-minato
Daylight Hours in Ryōtsu-minato
Ryōtsu-minato gets 12h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ryōtsu-minato is at 05:28 and sunset in Ryōtsu-minato is at 17:53.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the December solstice to 14h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ryōtsu-minato and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ryōtsu-minato right now.
Best Time to Call Ryōtsu-minato
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Ryōtsu-minato:
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Ryōtsu-minato's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ryōtsu-minato.
Weather in Ryōtsu-minato
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Ryōtsu-minato
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 16 Sep ● | 03:56 | 05:28 | 11:41 | 15:12 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 03:57 | 05:29 | 11:41 | 15:11 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 03:58 | 05:29 | 11:40 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 03:59 | 05:30 | 11:40 | 15:09 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:00 | 05:31 | 11:39 | 15:08 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:01 | 05:32 | 11:39 | 15:07 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:02 | 05:33 | 11:39 | 15:06 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
14-day Forecast for Ryōtsu-minato
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ryōtsu-minato
Sunrise
in Ryōtsu-minato
↑
5:28 AM
Sunset
in Ryōtsu-minato
↓
5:53 PM
Day Length
12h 24m
Dawn
in Ryōtsu-minato
5:01 AM
Dusk
in Ryōtsu-minato
6:20 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ryōtsu-minato
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:12
Distances & Clock Changes in Ryōtsu-minato
How Far Is Ryōtsu-minato From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 288 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,902 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Singapore | 5,397 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,603 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,199 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,747 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 8,108 km | S (169deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,756 km | NE (55deg) |
Ryōtsu-minato's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ryōtsu-minato and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.1deg S, 41.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryōtsu-minato
What time is it in Ryōtsu-minato right now?
The current local time in Ryōtsu-minato is 15:35 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Ryōtsu-minato follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Ryōtsu-minato in?
Ryōtsu-minato 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 Ryōtsu-minato?
Right now Ryōtsu-minato sits at UTC+09:00. Going from UTC to local time in Ryōtsu-minato means moving the clock 09:00 hours forward.
Is Ryōtsu-minato on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ryōtsu-minato is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ryōtsu-minato today?
Today in Ryōtsu-minato: sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset is at 17:53, giving 12h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ryōtsu-minato tonight?
Over Ryōtsu-minato tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 26.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Ryōtsu-minato?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ryōtsu-minato, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.