Time Now in Takefu, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 35.9° N, 136.17° E
Elevation: 34 m above sea level
Population rank: #307 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Fukui
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Takefu sits in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, UTC+09:00. Takefu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 13 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Takefu sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Takefu sits at a modest 34 m above sea level. Tokyo is the nearest major hub, roughly 315 km distant. Modest in size, Takefu still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Takefu gets 13h 13m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:20 and sunset at 18:34.
Time & Daylight in Takefu
Daylight Hours in Takefu
Takefu gets 13h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Takefu is at 05:20 and sunset in Takefu is at 18:34.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Takefu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Takefu right now.
Other Cities in Japan with Local Time
Cities Sharing Takefu's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Takefu.
Weather in Takefu
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Takefu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 24 Aug ● | 03:46 | 05:20 | 11:57 | 15:39 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 03:47 | 05:21 | 11:57 | 15:38 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 03:48 | 05:21 | 11:57 | 15:38 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 03:49 | 05:22 | 11:57 | 15:37 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 03:50 | 05:23 | 11:56 | 15:37 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 03:51 | 05:24 | 11:56 | 15:36 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 03:52 | 05:25 | 11:56 | 15:35 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
14-day Forecast for Takefu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Takefu
Sunrise
in Takefu
↑
5:20 AM
Sunset
in Takefu
↓
6:34 PM
Day Length
13h 13m
Dawn
in Takefu
4:53 AM
Dusk
in Takefu
7:01 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Takefu
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
82.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:25
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Takefu
How Far Is Takefu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 315 km | E (94deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,606 km | WSW (241deg) |
| Singapore | 5,086 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,406 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 7,268 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,623 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,914 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,061 km | NE (54deg) |
Takefu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Takefu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.9deg S, 43.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Takefu
What time is it in Takefu right now?
The current local time in Takefu is 03:47 on Monday, August 24, 2026. Takefu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Takefu in?
Takefu 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 Takefu?
Is Takefu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Takefu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Takefu today?
In Takefu today the sun rises at 05:20 and sets at 18:34, giving 13h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Takefu tonight?
Over Takefu tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 82.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Takefu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Takefu, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.