Current local time in Matsushima, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Matsushima
Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 16,363.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Miyagi |
| Coordinates: | 38°22′N / 141°04′E |
| Population: | 16,363 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Matsushima
| 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
Matsushima does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Matsushima today
| Sunrise: | 05:51 |
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| Sunset: | 16:49 |
| Solar noon: | 11:20 |
| Day length: | 10h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:24 – 17:16 |
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 Matsushima
- London+8 hMatsushima is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hMatsushima is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hMatsushima is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Matsushima time
What time zone is Matsushima in?
Matsushima uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Matsushima observe daylight saving time?
Matsushima does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Matsushima and London?
Right now Matsushima 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 Matsushima and New York?
Right now Matsushima 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.