Current local time in Sōka, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Sōka
Sōka, Saitama, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 231,445.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Saitama |
| Coordinates: | 35°50′N / 139°48′E |
| Population: | 231,445 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Sōka
| 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
Sōka does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sōka today
| Sunrise: | 05:53 |
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| Sunset: | 16:57 |
| Solar noon: | 11:25 |
| Day length: | 11h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:27 – 17:23 |
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 Sōka
- London+8 hSōka is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSōka is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSōka is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sōka time
What time zone is Sōka in?
Sōka uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Sōka observe daylight saving time?
Sōka does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sōka and London?
Right now Sōka 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 Sōka and New York?
Right now Sōka 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.