Current local time in Shimonoseki, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki, Fukuoka, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 245,786.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Fukuoka |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′N / 130°57′E |
| Population: | 245,786 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Shimonoseki
| 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
Shimonoseki does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Shimonoseki today
| Sunrise: | 06:27 |
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| Sunset: | 17:33 |
| Solar noon: | 12:00 |
| Day length: | 11h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:02 – 17:58 |
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 Shimonoseki
- London+8 hShimonoseki is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hShimonoseki is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hShimonoseki is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Shimonoseki time
What time zone is Shimonoseki in?
Shimonoseki uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Shimonoseki observe daylight saving time?
Shimonoseki does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Shimonoseki and London?
Right now Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki and New York?
Right now Shimonoseki 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.