Current Time in Sakurai, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.5° N, 135.85° E
Elevation: 108 m above sea level
Population rank: #391 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Nara
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Sakurai, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Sakurai currently observes JST, UTC+9. Clocks in Sakurai are set to UTC+09:00 under the Asia/Tokyo zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 108 m. The closest large city is Tokyo, about 370 km away. Modest in size, Sakurai still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Sakurai gets 11h 14m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 17:18.
Sakurai Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Sakurai
Sakurai gets 11h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sakurai is at 06:04 and sunset in Sakurai is at 17:18.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 50m near the December solstice to 14h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sakurai and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sakurai right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Sakurai's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sakurai.
Weather in Sakurai
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Prayer Times in Sakurai
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 04:37 | 06:03 | 11:41 | 14:52 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:38 | 06:04 | 11:41 | 14:52 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:39 | 06:05 | 11:41 | 14:51 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:40 | 06:06 | 11:41 | 14:50 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:40 | 06:07 | 11:41 | 14:49 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:41 | 06:08 | 11:41 | 14:48 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:42 | 06:09 | 11:40 | 14:47 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
14-day Forecast for Sakurai
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sakurai
Moon Phases & Times for Sakurai
Distances & Clock Changes in Sakurai
How Far Is Sakurai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 370 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,507 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 4,961 km | SW (229deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,380 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,373 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,639 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 7,769 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,177 km | NE (53deg) |
Sakurai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sakurai and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.5deg S, 44.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sakurai
What time is it in Sakurai right now?
The current local time in Sakurai is 22:46 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Sakurai follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Sakurai in?
Clocks in Sakurai 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 Sakurai?
Is Sakurai on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 18, 2026, Sakurai is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sakurai today?
Sakurai sees sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 17:18 today, giving 11h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sakurai tonight?
The moon phase over Sakurai tonight is First Quarter with 49.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Sakurai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sakurai, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.