Current Time 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
The time now in Wakayama, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Wakayama currently observes JST, UTC+9. Wakayama keeps its clocks on UTC+09:00, in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Wakayama sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Wakayama lies barely above sea level, at roughly 8 m. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 439 km away. A major centre in Japan, Wakayama keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Wakayama sees 11h 12m between a 06:07 sunrise and a 17:20 sunset.
Wakayama Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Wakayama
Wakayama gets 11h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wakayama is at 06:07 and sunset in Wakayama is at 17:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the December solstice to 14h 26m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 04:41 | 06:07 | 11:44 | 14:55 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:41 | 06:08 | 11:44 | 14:54 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:42 | 06:08 | 11:44 | 14:53 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:43 | 06:09 | 11:43 | 14:52 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:44 | 06:10 | 11:43 | 14:51 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:45 | 06:11 | 11:43 | 14:50 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:45 | 06:12 | 11:43 | 14:49 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Wakayama
Sunrise
in Wakayama
↑
6:07 AM
Sunset
in Wakayama
↓
5:20 PM
Day Length
11h 12m
Dawn
in Wakayama
5:41 AM
Dusk
in Wakayama
5:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Wakayama
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
50.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:31
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:43
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 01:33 on Monday, October 19, 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. As of October 19, 2026, Wakayama is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wakayama today?
Wakayama sees sunrise at 06:07 and sunset at 17:20 today, giving 11h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wakayama tonight?
Over Wakayama tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 50.3% 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.