Time Now in Sado, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 38.02° N, 138.36° E
Elevation: 27 m above sea level
Population rank: #789 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
Sado keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Being in the temperate belt, Sado sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 27 m, Sado is practically at sea level. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 285 km distant. Modest in size, Sado still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Time & Daylight in Sado
Daylight Hours in Sado
Sado gets 12h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sado is at 05:27 and sunset in Sado is at 17:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the December solstice to 14h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sado and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sado right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Sado's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sado.
Weather in Sado
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Sado
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 03:54 | 05:26 | 11:42 | 15:15 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 03:55 | 05:27 | 11:42 | 15:14 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 03:56 | 05:28 | 11:41 | 15:13 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 03:57 | 05:29 | 11:41 | 15:12 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 03:58 | 05:30 | 11:40 | 15:11 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 03:59 | 05:31 | 11:40 | 15:10 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:00 | 05:31 | 11:40 | 15:08 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
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Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Sado
Sado Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Sado
Sado Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Sado
Sado Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Sado local time
14-day Forecast for Sado
Moon Phases & Times for Sado
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Sado
How Far Is Sado From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 285 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,893 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Singapore | 5,387 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,596 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,200 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,743 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 8,103 km | S (169deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,766 km | NE (55deg) |
Sado's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sado and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.0deg S, 41.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sado
What time is it in Sado right now?
The current local time in Sado is 16:35 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Sado follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Sado in?
Sado 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 Sado?
Is Sado on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 14, 2026, Sado is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Sado tonight?
Tonight the moon over Sado is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 11.3%.
What is solar time in Sado?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sado, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.