Current local time in Sakura, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Sakura
Sakura, Chiba, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 182,549.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Chiba |
| Coordinates: | 35°43′N / 140°14′E |
| Population: | 182,549 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Sakura
| 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
Sakura does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sakura today
| Sunrise: | 05:51 |
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| Sunset: | 16:55 |
| Solar noon: | 11:23 |
| Day length: | 11h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:25 – 17:21 |
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 Sakura
- London+8 hSakura is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSakura is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSakura is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sakura time
What time zone is Sakura in?
Sakura uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Sakura observe daylight saving time?
Sakura does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sakura and London?
Right now Sakura 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 Sakura and New York?
Right now Sakura 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.