Current local time in Kōtō-ku, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Kōtō-ku
Kōtō-ku, Tokyo, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 524,310.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Tokyo |
| Coordinates: | 35°40′N / 139°49′E |
| Population: | 524,310 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Kōtō-ku
| 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
Kōtō-ku does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kōtō-ku today
| Sunrise: | 05:53 |
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| Sunset: | 16:57 |
| Solar noon: | 11:25 |
| Day length: | 11h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:27 – 17:23 |
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 Kōtō-ku
- London+8 hKōtō-ku is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKōtō-ku is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKōtō-ku is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kōtō-ku time
What time zone is Kōtō-ku in?
Kōtō-ku uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kōtō-ku observe daylight saving time?
Kōtō-ku does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kōtō-ku and London?
Right now Kōtō-ku 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 Kōtō-ku and New York?
Right now Kōtō-ku 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.