Current local time in Hitachi, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Hitachi
Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 186,307.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Ibaraki |
| Coordinates: | 36°36′N / 140°39′E |
| Population: | 186,307 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Hitachi
| 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
Hitachi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hitachi today
| Sunrise: | 05:50 |
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| Sunset: | 16:53 |
| Solar noon: | 11:21 |
| Day length: | 11h 02m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:24 – 17:19 |
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 Hitachi
- London+8 hHitachi is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHitachi is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHitachi is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hitachi time
What time zone is Hitachi in?
Hitachi uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hitachi observe daylight saving time?
Hitachi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hitachi and London?
Right now Hitachi 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 Hitachi and New York?
Right now Hitachi 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.