Current local time in Sapporo, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Sapporo
Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 1,883,027.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Hokkaidō |
| Coordinates: | 43°04′N / 141°21′E |
| Population: | 1,883,027 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Sapporo
| 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
Sapporo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sapporo today
| Sunrise: | 05:56 |
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| Sunset: | 16:42 |
| Solar noon: | 11:19 |
| Day length: | 10h 45m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:27 – 17:10 |
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 Sapporo
- London+8 hSapporo is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSapporo is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSapporo is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sapporo time
What time zone is Sapporo in?
Sapporo uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Sapporo observe daylight saving time?
Sapporo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sapporo and London?
Right now Sapporo 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 Sapporo and New York?
Right now Sapporo 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.