Time Now in Tachikawa, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.71° N, 139.42° E
Elevation: 93 m above sea level
Population rank: #123 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Tokyo
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
Tachikawa 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 Tachikawa, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Tachikawa
Daylight Hours in Tachikawa
Tachikawa gets 14h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Tachikawa is at 04:39 and sunset in Tachikawa is at 18:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 44m near the December solstice to 14h 34m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Tachikawa and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Tachikawa right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Tachikawa
What is the current local time in Tachikawa?
The live local time in Tachikawa is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Tachikawa currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Tachikawa in?
Tachikawa uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Tachikawa observe daylight saving time?
No. Tachikawa stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Tachikawa's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Tachikawa.
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Prayer Times in Tachikawa
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 02:51 | 04:39 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 02:52 | 04:40 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 02:54 | 04:40 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 02:55 | 04:41 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 02:56 | 04:42 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 02:57 | 04:42 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 02:58 | 04:43 | 11:48 | 15:36 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Tachikawa
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:24
Distances & Clock Changes in Tachikawa
How Far Is Tachikawa From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2,858 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Singapore | 5,297 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,699 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,462 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,833 km | S (170deg) |
| Dubai | 7,909 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,834 km | NE (55deg) |
| London | 9,547 km | NNW (336deg) |
Tachikawa's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Tachikawa and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.7deg S, 40.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tachikawa
What time is it in Tachikawa right now?
The current local time in Tachikawa is 02:05 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Tachikawa follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Tachikawa in?
Tachikawa 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 Tachikawa?
Is Tachikawa on daylight saving time right now?
No — Tachikawa is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Tachikawa tonight?
The moon phase over Tachikawa tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Tachikawa?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Tachikawa, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.