Current local time in Sawara, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Sawara
Sawara, Chiba, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 47,199.
| Country: | Japan |
|---|---|
| State / region: | Chiba |
| Coordinates: | 35°53′N / 140°30′E |
| Population: | 47,199 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Sawara
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Time zone name: | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Sawara does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sawara today
| Sunrise: | 05:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunset: | 16:53 |
| Solar noon: | 11:22 |
| Day length: | 11h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:25 – 17:19 |
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 Sawara
- London+8 hSawara is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSawara is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSawara is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sawara time
What time zone is Sawara in?
Sawara uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Sawara observe daylight saving time?
Sawara does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sawara and London?
Right now Sawara 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 Sawara and New York?
Right now Sawara 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.