Time Now in Wakkanai, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 45.41° N, 141.67° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #594 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Hokkaido
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai, Japan, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Wakkanai
Daylight Hours in Wakkanai
Wakkanai gets 15h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wakkanai is at 04:01 and sunset in Wakkanai is at 19:17.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 42m near the December solstice to 15h 40m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Wakkanai
What is the current local time in Wakkanai?
The live local time in Wakkanai is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Wakkanai currently observes JST, with a standard offset of UTC+09:00.
What time zone is Wakkanai in?
Wakkanai uses the JST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+09:00.
Does Wakkanai observe daylight saving time?
No. Wakkanai stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Wakkanai's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Wakkanai.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 01:32 | 04:00 | 11:39 | 15:46 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 01:34 | 04:01 | 11:39 | 15:46 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:36 | 04:02 | 11:39 | 15:46 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:38 | 04:03 | 11:39 | 15:45 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:40 | 04:04 | 11:39 | 15:45 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:42 | 04:05 | 11:39 | 15:45 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:45 | 04:06 | 11:39 | 15:45 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Wakkanai
Sunrise
in Wakkanai
↑
4:01 AM
Sunset
in Wakkanai
↓
7:17 PM
Day Length
15h 16m
Dawn
in Wakkanai
3:24 AM
Dusk
in Wakkanai
7:53 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Wakkanai
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:57
Distances & Clock Changes in Wakkanai
How Far Is Wakkanai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,096 km | S (190deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,577 km | SW (233deg) |
| Singapore | 6,136 km | SW (228deg) |
| Moscow | 6,725 km | NW (321deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,870 km | W (269deg) |
| Dubai | 7,776 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,087 km | ENE (59deg) |
| London | 8,633 km | NNW (337deg) |
Wakkanai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wakkanai and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.4deg S, 38.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wakkanai
What time is it in Wakkanai right now?
The current local time in Wakkanai is 08:47 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Wakkanai follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Wakkanai in?
Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai?
Is Wakkanai on daylight saving time right now?
No — Wakkanai is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wakkanai today?
Today in Wakkanai: sunrise is at 04:01 and sunset is at 19:17, giving 15h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wakkanai tonight?
The moon phase over Wakkanai tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Wakkanai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wakkanai, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.