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
Daylight Hours in Shimodate
Shimodate gets 14h 32m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:22 and sunset 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
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6 Jun ● | 02:30 | 04:22 | 11:38 | 15:28 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 02:29 | 04:22 | 11:38 | 15:29 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 02:29 | 04:22 | 11:39 | 15:29 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 02:29 | 04:22 | 11:39 | 15:29 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 02:28 | 04:22 | 11:39 | 15:29 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 02:28 | 04:22 | 11:39 | 15:29 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 02:28 | 04:21 | 11:39 | 15:30 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shimodate
Sunrise
in Shimodate
↑
4:22 AM
Sunset
in Shimodate
↓
6:54 PM
Day Length
14h 31m
Dawn
in Shimodate
3:52 AM
Dusk
in Shimodate
7:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shimodate
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
73.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 09:09
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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 08:14 on Saturday, June 06, 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 — Shimodate is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shimodate today?
Today in Shimodate: sunrise is at 04:22 and sunset is at 18:54, giving 14h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shimodate tonight?
The moon phase over Shimodate tonight is Waning Gibbous with 73.9% 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.