Time Now in Sakura, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.72° N, 140.23° E
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Population rank: #127 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Chiba
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
Sakura 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 Sakura, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Sakura
Daylight Hours in Sakura
Sakura gets 14h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sakura is at 04:36 and sunset in Sakura is at 18:53.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the December solstice to 14h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sakura and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sakura right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Sakura
What is the current local time in Sakura?
The live local time in Sakura is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Sakura currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Sakura in?
Sakura uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Sakura observe daylight saving time?
No. Sakura stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Sakura's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sakura.
Weather in Sakura
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Sakura
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:48 | 04:36 | 11:45 | 15:33 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:49 | 04:36 | 11:45 | 15:33 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:50 | 04:37 | 11:45 | 15:33 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:51 | 04:38 | 11:45 | 15:33 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:52 | 04:38 | 11:45 | 15:33 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:53 | 04:39 | 11:45 | 15:33 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:55 | 04:40 | 11:45 | 15:33 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Sakura
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Sakura
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Live event countdown in Sakura local time
14-day Forecast for Sakura
Moon Phases & Times for Sakura
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:20
Distances & Clock Changes in Sakura
How Far Is Sakura From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 53 km | W (265deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,925 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 5,356 km | SW (233deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,772 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,504 km | NW (324deg) |
| Sydney | 7,822 km | S (170deg) |
| Dubai | 7,978 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,773 km | NE (56deg) |
Sakura's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sakura and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.7deg S, 39.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sakura
What time is it in Sakura right now?
The current local time in Sakura is 10:36 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Sakura follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Sakura in?
Sakura 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 Sakura?
Is Sakura on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sakura is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Sakura tonight?
The moon phase over Sakura tonight is Waxing Crescent with 17.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Sakura?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sakura, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.