Current local time in Kobe, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Kobe
Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 1,528,478.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Hyōgo |
| Coordinates: | 34°41′N / 135°11′E |
| Population: | 1,528,478 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Kobe
| 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
Kobe does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kobe today
| Sunrise: | 06:10 |
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| Sunset: | 17:17 |
| Solar noon: | 11:43 |
| Day length: | 11h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:45 – 17:42 |
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 Kobe
- London+8 hKobe is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKobe is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKobe is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kobe time
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kobe observe daylight saving time?
Kobe does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kobe and London?
Right now Kobe 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 Kobe and New York?
Right now Kobe 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.