Current local time in Hiroshima, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 1,143,841.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 34°24′N / 132°27′E |
| Population: | 1,143,841 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Hiroshima
| 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
Hiroshima does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hiroshima today
| Sunrise: | 06:21 |
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| Sunset: | 17:28 |
| Solar noon: | 11:54 |
| Day length: | 11h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:55 – 17:53 |
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 Hiroshima
- London+8 hHiroshima is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHiroshima is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHiroshima is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hiroshima time
What time zone is Hiroshima in?
Hiroshima uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hiroshima observe daylight saving time?
Hiroshima does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hiroshima and London?
Right now Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima and New York?
Right now Hiroshima 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.