What time zone is Sado in?

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

Current Time in Sado, Sado Shi, Niigata, Japan

11:59:55 PM

23:59:55

Sunday, September 13, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Sado does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sado

Sunrise5:26 AMSolar noon11:42 AMSunset5:58 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 51,492
Elevation: Approximately 27 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 01' N / 138° 21' E

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Clock changes in Sado

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:26 AM
Solar noon: 11:42 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 32 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:59 AM – 6:24 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:28 AM – 6:55 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:56 AM – 7:27 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination5%

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:26 AM (east, 84.4°)
Sunset: 5:58 PM (west, 275.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 32 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:42 AM (55.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 6:24 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:28 AM – 6:55 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:56 AM – 7:27 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:25 AM (east, 100.6°)
Moonset: 6:44 PM (west, 255.9°)
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
Sunday, September 13	5:26 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 32 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:27 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 30 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:27 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 27 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:28 AM	5:53 PM	12 hr 25 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:29 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 23 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:30 AM	5:50 PM	12 hr 20 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:31 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 18 min	2 min 25 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 Sado in?: Sado currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Sado?: No clock changes are scheduled for Sado in the next 12 months
Does Sado observe daylight saving time?: Sado does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Sado right now?: Sado is currently UTC+09:00