Current local time in Minamata, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Minamata
Minamata, Kumamoto, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 29,428.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Kumamoto |
| Coordinates: | 32°13′N / 130°24′E |
| Population: | 29,428 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Minamata
| 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
Minamata does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Minamata today
| Sunrise: | 06:27 |
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| Sunset: | 17:37 |
| Solar noon: | 12:02 |
| Day length: | 11h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:02 – 18:02 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (JST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Minamata
- London+8 hMinamata is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hMinamata is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hMinamata is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Minamata time
What time zone is Minamata in?
Minamata uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Minamata observe daylight saving time?
Minamata does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Minamata and London?
Right now Minamata 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 Minamata and New York?
Right now Minamata 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.