Time Now in Shimada, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.82° N, 138.18° E
Elevation: 105 m above sea level
Population rank: #242 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Shizuoka
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Shimada keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Shimada does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 105 m. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 164 km distant. Shimada is a smaller locality in Japan, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
The sun rises over Shimada at 05:35 and sets at 17:44, giving 12h 09m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Shimada
Daylight Hours in Shimada
Shimada gets 12h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shimada is at 05:35 and sunset in Shimada is at 17:44.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shimada and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shimada right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Shimada's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shimada.
Weather in Shimada
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shimada
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 22 Sep ● | 04:07 | 05:34 | 11:40 | 15:08 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:08 | 05:35 | 11:39 | 15:07 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:09 | 05:36 | 11:39 | 15:06 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 04:10 | 05:36 | 11:39 | 15:05 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 04:10 | 05:37 | 11:38 | 15:04 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Sun, 27 Sep | 04:11 | 05:38 | 11:38 | 15:03 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Mon, 28 Sep | 04:12 | 05:39 | 11:38 | 15:02 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
14-day Forecast for Shimada
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shimada
Sunrise
in Shimada
↑
5:35 AM
Sunset
in Shimada
↓
5:44 PM
Day Length
12h 09m
Dawn
in Shimada
5:09 AM
Dusk
in Shimada
6:10 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shimada
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
80.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:44
Distances & Clock Changes in Shimada
How Far Is Shimada From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 164 km | NE (54deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,715 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 5,147 km | SW (231deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,592 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,474 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,757 km | SSE (168deg) |
| Dubai | 7,832 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,983 km | NE (55deg) |
Shimada's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shimada and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.8deg S, 41.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shimada
What time is it in Shimada right now?
The current local time in Shimada is 17:01 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Shimada follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Shimada in?
Clocks in Shimada 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 Shimada?
Is Shimada on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 22, 2026, Shimada is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shimada today?
Shimada sees sunrise at 05:35 and sunset at 17:44 today, giving 12h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shimada tonight?
Over Shimada tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 80.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Shimada?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shimada, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.