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
Daylight Hours in Sakurai
Sakurai gets 14h 22m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:44 and sunset is at 19:06.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 50m near the December solstice to 14h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sakurai and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Sakurai
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6 Jun ● | 02:56 | 04:44 | 11:55 | 15:41 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 02:56 | 04:43 | 11:55 | 15:41 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 02:55 | 04:43 | 11:55 | 15:41 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 02:55 | 04:43 | 11:55 | 15:42 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 02:55 | 04:43 | 11:55 | 15:42 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 02:54 | 04:43 | 11:56 | 15:42 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 02:54 | 04:43 | 11:56 | 15:42 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
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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 08:16 on Saturday, June 06, 2026. Sakurai follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Sakurai in?
Sakurai 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 Sakurai?
Is Sakurai on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sakurai is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sakurai today?
Today in Sakurai: sunrise is at 04:44 and sunset is at 19:06, giving 14h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sakurai tonight?
The moon phase over Sakurai tonight is Waning Gibbous with 73.9% 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.