PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Kyoto
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Japan Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+9
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Kyoto
- Population
- 1,463,723
- Coordinates
- 35.02° N, 135.75° E
- Elevation
- 50 m
Kyoto is a city in Japan, with a population of about 1,463,723. It uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Tokyo).
Kyoto does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+9 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo.
Because Kyoto lies at 35.02° N, 135.75° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 31 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 48 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 4:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 5:44 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:00 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kyoto in?
Kyoto is in the Japan Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Tokyo. The UTC offset is UTC+9.
Does Kyoto have daylight saving time?
No. Kyoto stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Kyoto and New York?
In January New York is 14 hours behind Kyoto, and in July it is 13 hours behind Kyoto, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Kyoto and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Kyoto, and in July it is 16 hours behind Kyoto, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kyoto?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:43 AM and sets at about 7:14 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:00 AM and sets at about 4:48 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Osaka Japan · 40 km ·
- Tokyo Japan · 360 km ·
- Busan South Korea · 610 km ·
- Seoul South Korea · 840 km ·
- Vladivostok Russia · 960 km ·
- Pyongyang North Korea · 990 km ·