Current Time in Shimodate, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 36.3° N, 139.98° E
Elevation: 34 m above sea level
Population rank: #360 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Ibaraki
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
The time now in Shimodate, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shimodate currently observes JST, UTC+9. Shimodate sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Shimodate sits at a modest 34 m above sea level. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 75 km distant. Modest in size, Shimodate still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Shimodate sees 11h 08m between a 05:50 sunrise and a 16:59 sunset.
Shimodate Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shimodate
Shimodate gets 11h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shimodate is at 05:50 and sunset in Shimodate is at 16:59.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 41m near the December solstice to 14h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shimodate and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shimodate right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Shimodate's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shimodate.
Weather in Shimodate
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Prayer Times in Shimodate
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 04:21 | 05:50 | 11:25 | 14:33 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:22 | 05:50 | 11:25 | 14:32 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:23 | 05:51 | 11:24 | 14:31 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:24 | 05:52 | 11:24 | 14:30 | 16:56 | 18:26 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:25 | 05:53 | 11:24 | 14:29 | 16:55 | 18:25 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:26 | 05:54 | 11:24 | 14:28 | 16:54 | 18:24 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:26 | 05:55 | 11:24 | 14:27 | 16:52 | 18:22 |
14-day Forecast for Shimodate
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shimodate
Moon Phases & Times for Shimodate
Distances & Clock Changes in Shimodate
How Far Is Shimodate From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 75 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,931 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Singapore | 5,377 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,746 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,439 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,889 km | S (170deg) |
| Dubai | 7,937 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,756 km | NE (56deg) |
Shimodate's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shimodate and you would surface in the open ocean, near 36.3deg S, 40.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shimodate
What time is it in Shimodate right now?
The current local time in Shimodate is 01:28 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Shimodate follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Shimodate in?
Shimodate 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 Shimodate?
Is Shimodate on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Shimodate as of October 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shimodate today?
In Shimodate today the sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 16:59, giving 11h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shimodate tonight?
Over Shimodate tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 50.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Shimodate?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shimodate, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.