Current Time in Shizukuishi, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 39.69° N, 140.98° E
Elevation: 192 m above sea level
Population rank: #842 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Iwate
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
The time now in Shizukuishi, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shizukuishi currently observes JST, UTC+9. Shizukuishi keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Shizukuishi does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Shizukuishi sits at a modest 192 m above sea level. Shizukuishi is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 461 km off. Modest in size, Shizukuishi still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Shizukuishi sees 11h 08m between a 05:46 sunrise and a 16:55 sunset.
Shizukuishi Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shizukuishi
Shizukuishi gets 11h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shizukuishi is at 05:46 and sunset in Shizukuishi is at 16:55.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shizukuishi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shizukuishi right now.
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How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Shizukuishi:
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Shizukuishi's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shizukuishi.
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Prayer Times in Shizukuishi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:14 | 05:46 | 11:21 | 14:28 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:15 | 05:47 | 11:21 | 14:27 | 16:55 | 18:25 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:16 | 05:48 | 11:21 | 14:26 | 16:54 | 18:24 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:17 | 05:49 | 11:21 | 14:25 | 16:52 | 18:22 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:18 | 05:50 | 11:21 | 14:24 | 16:51 | 18:21 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:19 | 05:51 | 11:20 | 14:22 | 16:49 | 18:19 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:20 | 05:52 | 11:20 | 14:21 | 16:48 | 18:18 |
14-day Forecast for Shizukuishi
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shizukuishi
Sunrise
in Shizukuishi
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Shizukuishi
↓
4:55 PM
Day Length
11h 08m
Dawn
in Shizukuishi
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Shizukuishi
5:23 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shizukuishi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:05
Distances & Clock Changes in Shizukuishi
How Far Is Shizukuishi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 461 km | SSW (195deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,182 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 5,680 km | SW (231deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,818 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,191 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,905 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 8,247 km | S (171deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,474 km | ENE (57deg) |
Shizukuishi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shizukuishi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.7deg S, 39.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shizukuishi
What time is it in Shizukuishi right now?
The current local time in Shizukuishi is 00:44 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Shizukuishi follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Shizukuishi in?
Shizukuishi 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 Shizukuishi?
Shizukuishi is UTC+09:00 right now. To convert UTC to Shizukuishi local time, shift the clock 09:00 hours forward.
Is Shizukuishi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shizukuishi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shizukuishi today?
Shizukuishi sees sunrise at 05:46 and sunset at 16:55 today, giving 11h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shizukuishi tonight?
Over Shizukuishi tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 23.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Shizukuishi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shizukuishi, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.