What time zone is Kotō in?

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

Current Time in Kotō, Kumamoto Shi, Kumamoto, Japan

12:58:42 AM

00:58:42

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Kotō does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kotō

Sunrise6:04 AMSolar noon12:09 PMSunset6:14 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Kumamoto
District: Kumamoto Shi
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 543,730
Elevation: Approximately 8 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 32° 46' N / 130° 44' E

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Clock changes in Kotō

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Solar noon: 12:09 PM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 09 min2 min shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:40 AM – 6:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:11 AM – 7:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:42 AM – 7:36 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination79%

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:04 AM (east, 88.9°)
Sunset: 6:14 PM (west, 270.8°)
Day length: 12 hr 09 min2 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:09 PM (57.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:40 AM – 6:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:11 AM – 7:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:42 AM – 7:36 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:47 PM (southeast, 114.7°)
Moonset: 1:20 AM (southwest, 242.5°)
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
Tuesday, September 22	6:04 AM	6:14 PM	12 hr 09 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	6:05 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 07 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 24	6:06 AM	6:11 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 25	6:06 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 03 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	6:07 AM	6:08 PM	12 hr 01 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	6:08 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 59 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	6:08 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 57 min	2 min shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Tue, Sep 22, 2026Citizens' Holiday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026Autumnal Equinox Day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026Sports Day

Frequently asked questions

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