What time zone is Amami in?

Amami uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.

Does Amami observe daylight saving time?

No. Amami uses JST (UTC+9) all year.

Current Time in Amami, Amami Shi, Kagoshima, Japan

6:47:35 AM

06:47:35

Friday, October 30, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Amami does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Amami

Sunrise6:32 AMSolar noon12:05 PMSunset5:39 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Kagoshima
District: Amami Shi
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Country languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 41,390
Elevation: Approximately 21 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 28° 22' N / 129° 29' E

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Clock changes in Amami

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Solar noon: 12:05 PM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 07 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:07 AM – 6:03 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:40 AM – 6:30 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:12 AM – 6:58 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination80%

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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:32 AM (east, 105.1°)
Sunset: 5:39 PM (west, 254.7°)
Day length: 11 hr 07 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:05 PM (47.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:07 AM – 6:03 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:40 AM – 6:30 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:12 AM – 6:58 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:10 PM (northeast, 58.8°)
Moonset: 10:52 AM (northwest, 301.8°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:28 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 30	6:32 AM	5:39 PM	11 hr 07 min	1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:32 AM	5:38 PM	11 hr 06 min	1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:33 AM	5:37 PM	11 hr 04 min	1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:34 AM	5:36 PM	11 hr 03 min	1 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:34 AM	5:35 PM	11 hr 01 min	1 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:35 AM	5:35 PM	11 hr 00 min	1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:36 AM	5:34 PM	10 hr 58 min	1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Culture Day
Mon, Nov 23, 2026Labor Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Amami in?: Amami uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Amami?: No clock changes are scheduled for Amami in the next 12 months
Does Amami observe daylight saving time?: No. Amami uses JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Amami?: Amami is UTC+9 all year