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Sakata ranks
#37 for lowest elevation.
Lat/Long: 38.92° N, 139.86° E
Elevation: 0 m above sea level
Population rank: #233 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Yamagata
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Sakata 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 Sakata, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Sakata
Daylight Hours in Sakata
Sakata gets 14h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sakata is at 04:28 and sunset in Sakata is at 19:04.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 26m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sakata and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sakata right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Sakata
What is the current local time in Sakata?
The live local time in Sakata is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Sakata currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Sakata in?
Sakata uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Sakata observe daylight saving time?
No. Sakata stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Sakata's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sakata.
Weather in Sakata
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Prayer Times in Sakata
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 02:31 | 04:28 | 11:46 | 15:41 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 02:32 | 04:29 | 11:46 | 15:41 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:33 | 04:30 | 11:46 | 15:41 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:35 | 04:30 | 11:46 | 15:41 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:36 | 04:31 | 11:46 | 15:41 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:37 | 04:32 | 11:47 | 15:41 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:39 | 04:33 | 11:47 | 15:41 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
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14-day Forecast for Sakata
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sakata
Sunrise
in Sakata
↑
4:28 AM
Sunset
in Sakata
↓
7:04 PM
Day Length
14h 35m
Dawn
in Sakata
3:57 AM
Dusk
in Sakata
7:35 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Sakata
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:58
Distances & Clock Changes in Sakata
How Far Is Sakata From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 361 km | S (183deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,056 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Singapore | 5,552 km | SW (230deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,724 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,200 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,839 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 8,178 km | S (170deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,602 km | NE (56deg) |
Sakata's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sakata and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.9deg S, 40.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sakata
What time is it in Sakata right now?
The current local time in Sakata is 17:44 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Sakata follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Sakata in?
Sakata 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 Sakata?
Is Sakata on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sakata is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sakata today?
Today in Sakata: sunrise is at 04:28 and sunset is at 19:04, giving 14h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sakata tonight?
The moon phase over Sakata tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Sakata?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sakata, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.