Current local time in Akita, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Akita
Akita, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 320,069.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 39°43′N / 140°07′E |
| Population: | 320,069 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Akita
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Tokyo |
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| Time zone name: | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Akita does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Akita today
| Sunrise: | 05:57 |
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| Sunset: | 16:50 |
| Solar noon: | 11:23 |
| Day length: | 10h 52m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:30 – 17:17 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (JST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Akita
- London+8 hAkita is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hAkita is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hAkita is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Akita time
What time zone is Akita in?
Akita uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Akita observe daylight saving time?
Akita does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Akita and London?
Right now Akita is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Akita and New York?
Right now Akita is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.