Time Now in Shinjō, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 38.76° N, 140.3° E
Elevation: 99 m above sea level
Population rank: #525 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Yamagata
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
Shinjō is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Shinjō, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Shinjō
Daylight Hours in Shinjō
Shinjō gets 14h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shinjō is at 04:28 and sunset in Shinjō is at 19:01.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 27m near the December solstice to 14h 53m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shinjō and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shinjō right now.
Common Questions About Time in Shinjō
What is the current local time in Shinjō?
The live local time in Shinjō is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Shinjō currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Shinjō in?
Shinjō uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Shinjō observe daylight saving time?
No. Shinjō stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Shinjō's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shinjō.
Weather in Shinjō
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shinjō
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:31 | 04:27 | 11:45 | 15:39 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:33 | 04:28 | 11:45 | 15:39 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:34 | 04:29 | 11:45 | 15:39 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:35 | 04:30 | 11:45 | 15:39 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:36 | 04:31 | 11:45 | 15:39 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:38 | 04:31 | 11:45 | 15:39 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:39 | 04:32 | 11:45 | 15:38 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
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Shinjō Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Shinjō
Shinjō Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Shinjō
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Live event countdown in Shinjō local time
14-day Forecast for Shinjō
Moon Phases & Times for Shinjō
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:21
Distances & Clock Changes in Shinjō
How Far Is Shinjō From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 348 km | S (190deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,080 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 5,570 km | SW (231deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,763 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,238 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,880 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 8,154 km | S (171deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,580 km | ENE (56deg) |
Shinjō's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shinjō and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.8deg S, 39.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shinjō
What time is it in Shinjō right now?
The current local time in Shinjō is 02:44 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Shinjō follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Shinjō in?
Shinjō 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 Shinjō?
Is Shinjō on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shinjō is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Shinjō tonight?
The moon phase over Shinjō tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Shinjō?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shinjō, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.