What time zone is Shonai in?

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

Current Time in Shonai, Higashitagawa-gun, Yamagata, Japan

5:34:51 AM

05:34:51

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Shonai does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Shonai

Sunrise5:21 AMSolar noon11:35 AMSunset5:49 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 20,940
Elevation: Approximately 7 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 50' N / 139° 54' E

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Clock changes in Shonai

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Solar noon: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 28 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:54 AM – 6:16 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:23 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:50 AM – 7:19 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination17%

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:21 AM (east, 85.3°)
Sunset: 5:49 PM (west, 274.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 28 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:35 AM (54.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 6:16 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:50 AM – 7:19 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:31 AM (southeast, 115.2°)
Moonset: 7:32 PM (southwest, 242.5°)
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	5:21 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 28 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:22 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 26 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:23 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 23 min	2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:24 AM	5:44 PM	12 hr 21 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:24 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 18 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:25 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 16 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:26 AM	5:39 PM	12 hr 13 min	2 min 30 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 Shonai in?: Shonai currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Shonai?: No clock changes are scheduled for Shonai in the next 12 months
Does Shonai observe daylight saving time?: Shonai does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Shonai right now?: Shonai is currently UTC+09:00