Current local time in Hakodate, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Hakodate
Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 275,730.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Hokkaidō |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′N / 140°44′E |
| Population: | 275,730 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Hakodate
| 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
Hakodate does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hakodate today
| Sunrise: | 05:56 |
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| Sunset: | 16:46 |
| Solar noon: | 11:21 |
| Day length: | 10h 49m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:28 – 17:14 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (JST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Hakodate
- London+8 hHakodate is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHakodate is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHakodate is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hakodate time
What time zone is Hakodate in?
Hakodate uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hakodate observe daylight saving time?
Hakodate does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hakodate and London?
Right now Hakodate 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 Hakodate and New York?
Right now Hakodate 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.