Time Now 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
Shimodate sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. 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 14h 16m between a 04:38 sunrise and a 18:54 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Shimodate
Daylight Hours in Shimodate
Shimodate gets 14h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shimodate is at 04:38 and sunset in Shimodate is at 18:54.
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.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Shimodate's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shimodate.
Weather in Shimodate
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shimodate
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 21 Jul ● | 02:49 | 04:37 | 11:46 | 15:35 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:51 | 04:38 | 11:46 | 15:35 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:52 | 04:39 | 11:46 | 15:35 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:53 | 04:40 | 11:46 | 15:35 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 02:54 | 04:40 | 11:46 | 15:35 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 02:55 | 04:41 | 11:46 | 15:35 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 02:56 | 04:42 | 11:46 | 15:35 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
14-day Forecast for Shimodate
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shimodate
Sunrise
in Shimodate
↑
4:38 AM
Sunset
in Shimodate
↓
6:54 PM
Day Length
14h 16m
Dawn
in Shimodate
4:08 AM
Dusk
in Shimodate
7:24 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shimodate
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
46.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:38
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 11:13 on Tuesday, July 21, 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 July 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shimodate today?
In Shimodate today the sun rises at 04:38 and sets at 18:54, giving 14h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shimodate tonight?
Over Shimodate tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 46.4% 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.