Time Now in Wakayama, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 34.23° N, 135.17° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #58 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Wakayama
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Wakayama 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 Wakayama, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Wakayama
Daylight Hours in Wakayama
Wakayama gets 14h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wakayama is at 04:59 and sunset in Wakayama is at 19:10.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the December solstice to 14h 26m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Wakayama
What is the current local time in Wakayama?
The live local time in Wakayama is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Wakayama currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Wakayama in?
Wakayama uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Wakayama observe daylight saving time?
No. Wakayama stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Wakayama's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Wakayama.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:15 | 04:59 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:15 | 05:00 | 12:05 | 15:50 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:16 | 05:00 | 12:05 | 15:51 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:17 | 05:01 | 12:05 | 15:51 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:18 | 05:02 | 12:05 | 15:51 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:19 | 05:02 | 12:05 | 15:51 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:20 | 05:03 | 12:05 | 15:51 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Wakayama
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:12
Distances & Clock Changes in Wakayama
How Far Is Wakayama From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 439 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,438 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 4,894 km | SW (228deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,319 km | W (272deg) |
| Moscow | 7,359 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 7,588 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Sydney | 7,755 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,245 km | NE (53deg) |
Wakayama's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wakayama and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.2deg S, 44.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wakayama
What time is it in Wakayama right now?
The current local time in Wakayama is 16:01 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Wakayama follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Wakayama in?
Wakayama 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 Wakayama?
Is Wakayama on daylight saving time right now?
No — Wakayama is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Wakayama tonight?
The moon phase over Wakayama tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Wakayama?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wakayama, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.