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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
- Hokkaido
- Population
- 1,973,832
- Coordinates
- 43.07° N, 141.35° E
- Elevation
- 26 m
Sapporo is a city in Japan, in Hokkaido, with a population of about 1,973,832. It uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Tokyo).
Sapporo 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, Kyoto.
Because Sapporo lies at 43.07° N, 141.35° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 22 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 00 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 3:55 AM | 7:17 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 5:21 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:02 AM | 4:02 PM | 9 h 00 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sapporo in?
Sapporo is in the Japan Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Tokyo. The UTC offset is UTC+9.
Does Sapporo have daylight saving time?
No. Sapporo stays on UTC+9 all year.
What is the time difference between Sapporo and New York?
In January New York is 14 hours behind Sapporo, and in July it is 13 hours behind Sapporo, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Sapporo and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sapporo, and in July it is 16 hours behind Sapporo, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sapporo?
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 3:55 AM and sets at about 7:17 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:02 AM and sets at about 4:02 PM (local time).