What time zone is Ōzu in?

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

Current Time in Ōzu, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto, Japan

5:50:04 PM

17:50:04

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Ōzu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ōzu

Sunrise5:59 AMSolar noon12:11 PMSunset6:23 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 35,187
Elevation: Approximately 124 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 32° 52' N / 130° 52' E

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Clock changes in Ōzu

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Solar noon: 12:11 PM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 23 min2 min shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:35 AM – 6:48 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:06 AM – 7:17 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:36 AM – 7:46 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination17%

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:59 AM (east, 85.7°)
Sunset: 6:23 PM (west, 274.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 23 min2 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:11 PM (60.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:35 AM – 6:48 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:06 AM – 7:17 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:36 AM – 7:46 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:55 AM (southeast, 113.3°)
Moonset: 8:24 PM (southwest, 244.4°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, September 15	5:59 AM	6:23 PM	12 hr 23 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:00 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 21 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:01 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 19 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:01 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 17 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	6:02 AM	6:17 PM	12 hr 15 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	6:03 AM	6:16 PM	12 hr 13 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	6:03 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 11 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Mon, Sep 21, 2026Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Tue, Sep 22, 2026Citizens' Holiday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026Autumnal Equinox Day

Frequently asked questions

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