Live current time in Japan (Japan Standard Time, UTC+9). Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Welcome to Easy Converters’ "Japan Time Now" page. Here, you’ll find the instantly updated local time in Japan, complete with background on Japan Standard Time (JST), useful comparisons, history, and practical details for both visitors and residents.
Japan follows **Japan Standard Time (JST)**, which is **UTC +9 hours**. The clock above is synchronized with official atomic time sources to ensure accuracy down to the millisecond :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
Japan does **not** observe Daylight Saving Time. The country has maintained its current system since **1951**, after briefly implementing DST from 1948–1951 during American occupation :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
JST is the sole time zone across all major Japanese cities — including **Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo**, and **Fukuoka** — and the entire country uniformly follows UTC +9 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
Before unified time zones, different regions had their local time, leading to confusion for transport and communication. Japan standardized on UTC +9 in the late 1800s, with the **135° E meridian**, near Akashi (Hyōgo), as the reference line — now celebrated as “The City of Time.” :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Understanding JST in relation to other zones helps coordinate activities:
| Location | Time Difference |
|---|---|
| UTC | −9 hours |
| New York (ET) | −14 h during ET standard; −13 h during DST :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} |
| London (GMT/BST) | −9 h or −8 h depending on DST |
| Theul (KST) | Same as JST (+9) |
| Singapore/Beijing (SST/CST) | −1 hour |
JST corresponds to **Asia/Tokyo** in the IANA time zone database. Other zones with the same UTC offset include **KST (Korea Standard Time)**, **PYT**, **WIT**, among others :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
The country briefly used DST from **1948 to 1951**, but due to agricultural opposition and low latitude insensitivity, it discontinued and hasn’t revisited the topic since :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
In **May 2013**, then-Tokyo Governor proposed moving to **UTC +11** to give Japan an edge in global markets — but the idea never advanced :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
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No. Japan has not observed DST since 1951 :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
It’s based on the **135° E meridian**, roughly at the center of the Japanese archipelago, chosen to unify time standards for nationwide consistency :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
Besides Japan, parts of eastern Russia, **South Korea**, **North Korea**, **East Timor**, and some Indonesian regions also use UTC +9 :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
Yes, during American occupation (1948–1951), but the practice was discontinued due to low popularity.
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Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and a major player in international finance and technology. Knowing the exact local time in Japan is essential for professionals trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), collaborating with Japanese partners, or attending virtual meetings.
Here’s why tracking Japan Time matters in a business context:
Japan is also a major shipping, logistics, and export hub. Ports such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, and Osaka operate 24/7, and shipment scheduling heavily relies on JST for:
If you're managing an international supply chain, using Easy Converters to verify current Japan time can help you avoid costly delays and miscommunications.
For travelers heading to or from Japan, local time is essential for:
Knowing the time in Japan helps tourists avoid missed transportation, plan their sightseeing, and coordinate local tours effectively.
Japan’s cultural calendar is full of local events and traditional festivals like:
These events are broadcast live or streamed internationally. Live concerts from Tokyo Dome, anime premieres, e-sports events, and variety shows all follow JST.
Our “Japan Time Now” page helps international fans and content creators stay in sync with release times, livestreams, or broadcast schedules in Japan.
International students applying to Japanese universities, or those enrolled in Japanese online programs, need to track JST for:
Major universities such as the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Waseda University operate all online and offline systems based on Japan Standard Time. Using our clock tool ensures you’re always on track with academic requirements.
Japan has a fast-growing gig economy, and many freelancers from abroad work for Japanese startups or agencies. JST becomes crucial for:
Freelance platforms like Upwork or Fiverr often match Japan-based clients with global workers. Understanding the time difference helps improve response rates, delivery, and client satisfaction.
Our “Japan Time Now” clock is optimized for:
No apps, no downloads — just fast, reliable access to accurate JST on any browser.
In software development, Japan time is frequently used in:
Integrating JST correctly avoids data mismatches, prevents bugs in scheduling systems, and improves audit traceability.
All laws, policies, and government services in Japan operate based on JST. That includes:
Legal documents filed digitally or on paper carry timestamps in JST. Verifying current time is critical for accurate, valid submissions.
Japan contributes to international timekeeping via the **National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)**, which maintains Japan’s official atomic clocks and contributes to UTC standard alignment.
The Tokyo-based atomic clock is accurate to less than one second in millions of years. Our “Japan Time Now” page syncs with these authoritative sources to ensure unmatched accuracy.
If you’re a creator targeting a Japanese audience, scheduling posts by JST is a must. Best posting times in JST include:
Use our tool to track and plan your content calendar based on peak engagement times in Japan.
Time is everything — especially in a fast-paced, high-precision society like Japan. Use this page to:
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