Current local time in Kyoto, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Kyoto
Kyoto, Kyōto, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 1,459,640.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Kyōto |
| Coordinates: | 35°01′N / 135°45′E |
| Population: | 1,459,640 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Kyoto
| 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
Kyoto does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kyoto today
| Sunrise: | 06:08 |
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| Sunset: | 17:14 |
| Solar noon: | 11:41 |
| Day length: | 11h 05m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:42 – 17:40 |
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 Kyoto
- London+8 hKyoto is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKyoto is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKyoto is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kyoto time
What time zone is Kyoto in?
Kyoto uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kyoto observe daylight saving time?
Kyoto does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kyoto and London?
Right now Kyoto 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 Kyoto and New York?
Right now Kyoto 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.