Current local time in Kagoshima, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Kagoshima
Kagoshima, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 555,352.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 31°34′N / 130°33′E |
| Population: | 555,352 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Kagoshima
| 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
Kagoshima does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kagoshima today
| Sunrise: | 06:25 |
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| Sunset: | 17:38 |
| Solar noon: | 12:02 |
| Day length: | 11h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:01 – 18:03 |
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 Kagoshima
- London+8 hKagoshima is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKagoshima is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKagoshima is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kagoshima time
What time zone is Kagoshima in?
Kagoshima uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kagoshima observe daylight saving time?
Kagoshima does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kagoshima and London?
Right now Kagoshima 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 Kagoshima and New York?
Right now Kagoshima 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.