Current Time in Shimonoseki, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 33.96° N, 130.94° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #83 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Yamaguchi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Daylight Hours in Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki gets 14h 22m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset is at 19:26.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10 Jun ● | 03:17 | 05:04 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:17 | 05:04 | 12:15 | 16:00 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:17 | 05:04 | 12:15 | 16:01 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:17 | 05:04 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:16 | 05:04 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:16 | 05:04 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:16 | 05:04 | 12:16 | 16:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shimonoseki
Sunrise
in Shimonoseki
↑
5:04 AM
Sunset
in Shimonoseki
↓
7:26 PM
Day Length
14h 21m
Dawn
in Shimonoseki
4:35 AM
Dusk
in Shimonoseki
7:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shimonoseki
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:57
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How Far Is Shimonoseki From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 817 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,088 km | SW (236deg) |
| Singapore | 4,593 km | SW (224deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,930 km | W (269deg) |
| Moscow | 7,142 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 7,220 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Sydney | 7,833 km | SSE (162deg) |
| London | 9,382 km | NNW (332deg) |
Shimonoseki's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shimonoseki and you would surface near São Lourenço do Sul, Brazil, about 397 km from the antipodal point at 34.0deg S, 49.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shimonoseki
What time is it in Shimonoseki right now?
The current local time in Shimonoseki is 06:25 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Shimonoseki follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Shimonoseki in?
Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki?
Shimonoseki is UTC+09:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Shimonoseki local time, shift the clock 09:00 hours forward.
Is Shimonoseki on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shimonoseki is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shimonoseki today?
Today in Shimonoseki: sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset is at 19:26, giving 14h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shimonoseki tonight?
The moon phase over Shimonoseki tonight is Waning Crescent with 34.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Shimonoseki?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shimonoseki, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.