What time zone is Kitakata in?

Kitakata currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.

What is the UTC offset in Kitakata right now?

Kitakata is currently UTC+09:00

Current Time in Kitakata, Ishikawa-gun, Fukushima, Japan

9:06:54 PM

21:06:54

Friday, September 25, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Kitakata does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kitakata

Sunrise5:27 AMSolar noon11:29 AMSunset5:30 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Fukushima
District: Ishikawa-gun
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 5,826
Elevation: Approximately 558 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 37° 11' N / 140° 35' E

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Clock changes in Kitakata

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:27 AM
Solar noon: 11:29 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 03 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:01 AM – 5:56 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:31 AM – 6:26 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:00 AM – 6:57 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination97%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:27 AM (east, 90.3°)
Sunset: 5:30 PM (west, 269.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 03 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:29 AM (52.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:01 AM – 5:56 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:31 AM – 6:26 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:00 AM – 6:57 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:38 PM (east, 95.8°)
Moonset: 3:36 AM (west, 260.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	5:27 AM	5:30 PM	12 hr 03 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:28 AM	5:29 PM	12 hr 01 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:29 AM	5:27 PM	11 hr 58 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:30 AM	5:26 PM	11 hr 56 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:31 AM	5:24 PM	11 hr 53 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:31 AM	5:23 PM	11 hr 51 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:32 AM	5:21 PM	11 hr 49 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Sports Day
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Culture Day
Mon, Nov 23, 2026Labor Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kitakata in?: Kitakata currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Kitakata?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kitakata in the next 12 months
Does Kitakata observe daylight saving time?: Kitakata does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Kitakata right now?: Kitakata is currently UTC+09:00