Current Time in Watari, Japan 🇯🇵
Lat/Long: 38.04° N, 140.85° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #599 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Miyagi
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
The time now in Watari, Japan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Watari currently observes JST, UTC+9. Watari 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. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Watari lies barely above sea level, at roughly 10 m. The closest large city is Tokyo, about 284 km away. Modest in size, Watari still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Watari at 05:46 and sets at 16:56, giving 11h 09m of daylight today.
Watari Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Watari
Watari gets 11h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Watari is at 05:46 and sunset in Watari is at 16:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the December solstice to 14h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Watari and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Watari right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Japan
Cities Sharing Watari's Time Zone (UTC+09:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Watari.
Weather in Watari
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Prayer Times in Watari
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:16 | 05:46 | 11:22 | 14:29 | 16:57 | 18:27 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:17 | 05:47 | 11:21 | 14:28 | 16:56 | 18:26 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:18 | 05:48 | 11:21 | 14:27 | 16:55 | 18:25 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:18 | 05:49 | 11:21 | 14:26 | 16:53 | 18:23 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:19 | 05:50 | 11:21 | 14:25 | 16:52 | 18:22 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:20 | 05:51 | 11:21 | 14:24 | 16:51 | 18:21 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:21 | 05:52 | 11:21 | 14:23 | 16:49 | 18:19 |
14-day Forecast for Watari
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Watari
Sunrise
in Watari
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Watari
↓
4:56 PM
Day Length
11h 09m
Dawn
in Watari
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Watari
5:23 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Watari
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Watari
How Far Is Watari From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 284 km | SSW (202deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,085 km | WSW (243deg) |
| Singapore | 5,557 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,814 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,330 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 7,950 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Sydney | 8,067 km | S (171deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,584 km | ENE (57deg) |
Watari's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Watari and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.0deg S, 39.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Watari
What time is it in Watari right now?
The current local time in Watari is 04:00 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Watari follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Watari in?
Clocks in Watari follow the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Watari?
Is Watari on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 17, 2026, Watari is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Watari today?
Watari sees sunrise at 05:46 and sunset at 16:56 today, giving 11h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Watari tonight?
Tonight the moon over Watari is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 32.7%.
What is solar time in Watari?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Watari, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.