What time zone is Shirakawa in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Shirakawa right now?

Shirakawa is currently UTC+09:00

Current Time in Shirakawa, Shirakawa Shi, Fukushima, Japan

9:19:39 PM

21:19:39

Sunday, September 13, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Shirakawa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Shirakawa

Sunrise5:19 AMSolar noon11:35 AMSunset5:50 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 59,491
Elevation: Approximately 323 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 37° 07' N / 140° 15' E

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Clock changes in Shirakawa

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Solar noon: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 31 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:52 AM – 6:16 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:22 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:50 AM – 7:18 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination5%

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:19 AM (east, 84.5°)
Sunset: 5:50 PM (west, 275.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 31 min2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:35 AM (56.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:52 AM – 6:16 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:22 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:50 AM – 7:18 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:17 AM (east, 100.4°)
Moonset: 6:37 PM (west, 256.1°)
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	5:19 AM	5:50 PM	12 hr 31 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:19 AM	5:48 PM	12 hr 29 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:20 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 27 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:21 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 24 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:22 AM	5:44 PM	12 hr 22 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:23 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 19 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:24 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 17 min	2 min 20 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 Shirakawa in?: Shirakawa currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Shirakawa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Shirakawa in the next 12 months
Does Shirakawa observe daylight saving time?: Shirakawa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Shirakawa right now?: Shirakawa is currently UTC+09:00