Time Now in Sakai, Japan 🇯🇵
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Sakai ranks
#5 for first into the new day.
Lat/Long: 34.58° N, 135.47° E
Elevation: 2 m above sea level
Population rank: #17 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Osaka
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Local time in Sakai runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 2 m, Sakai is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Tokyo, about 399 km away. A major centre in Japan, Sakai keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Sakai at 05:42 and sets at 18:02, giving 12h 20m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Sakai
Daylight Hours in Sakai
Sakai gets 12h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sakai is at 05:42 and sunset in Sakai is at 18:02.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 50m near the December solstice to 14h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sakai and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sakai right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Sakai's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sakai.
Weather in Sakai
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Prayer Times in Sakai
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 17 Sep ● | 04:14 | 05:42 | 11:52 | 15:23 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:15 | 05:42 | 11:52 | 15:22 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:16 | 05:43 | 11:52 | 15:21 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:17 | 05:44 | 11:51 | 15:20 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:18 | 05:44 | 11:51 | 15:19 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Tue, 22 Sep | 04:18 | 05:45 | 11:51 | 15:19 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:19 | 05:46 | 11:50 | 15:18 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
14-day Forecast for Sakai
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sakai
Sunrise
in Sakai
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Sakai
↓
6:02 PM
Day Length
12h 20m
Dawn
in Sakai
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Sakai
6:28 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Sakai
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
36.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:17
Distances & Clock Changes in Sakai
How Far Is Sakai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 399 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,480 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Singapore | 4,941 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,345 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,345 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,603 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,786 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,199 km | NE (53deg) |
Sakai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sakai and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.6deg S, 44.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sakai
What time is it in Sakai right now?
The current local time in Sakai is 19:03 on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Sakai follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Sakai in?
Clocks in Sakai 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 Sakai?
Is Sakai on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sakai is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sakai today?
Today in Sakai: sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 18:02, giving 12h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sakai tonight?
Over Sakai tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 36.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Sakai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sakai, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.