Time Now in Sōka, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.84° N, 139.8° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #86 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Saitama
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
Sōka 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 Sōka, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Sōka
Daylight Hours in Sōka
Sōka gets 14h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sōka is at 04:37 and sunset in Sōka is at 18:55.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sōka and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sōka right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Sōka
What is the current local time in Sōka?
The live local time in Sōka is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Sōka currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Sōka in?
Sōka uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Sōka observe daylight saving time?
No. Sōka stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Sōka's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sōka.
Weather in Sōka
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Prayer Times in Sōka
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:49 | 04:37 | 11:47 | 15:35 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:50 | 04:38 | 11:47 | 15:35 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:51 | 04:39 | 11:47 | 15:35 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:52 | 04:39 | 11:47 | 15:35 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:54 | 04:40 | 11:47 | 15:35 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:55 | 04:41 | 11:47 | 15:35 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:56 | 04:41 | 11:47 | 15:35 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Sōka
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Moon Phases & Times for Sōka
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:46
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:22
Distances & Clock Changes in Sōka
How Far Is Sōka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2,895 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 5,333 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,733 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,471 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,841 km | S (170deg) |
| Dubai | 7,937 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,798 km | NE (56deg) |
| London | 9,547 km | NNW (336deg) |
Sōka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sōka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.8deg S, 40.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sōka
What time is it in Sōka right now?
The current local time in Sōka is 15:12 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Sōka follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Sōka in?
Sōka 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 Sōka?
Is Sōka on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sōka is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Sōka tonight?
The moon phase over Sōka tonight is Waxing Crescent with 19.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Sōka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sōka, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.