Current local time in Chiba, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Chiba
Chiba, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 919,729.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 35°36′N / 140°07′E |
| Population: | 919,729 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Chiba
| 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
Chiba does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Chiba today
| Sunrise: | 05:51 |
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| Sunset: | 16:56 |
| Solar noon: | 11:24 |
| Day length: | 11h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:25 – 17:22 |
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 Chiba
- London+8 hChiba is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hChiba is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hChiba is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chiba time
What time zone is Chiba in?
Chiba uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Chiba observe daylight saving time?
Chiba does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Chiba and London?
Right now Chiba 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 Chiba and New York?
Right now Chiba 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.