Current local time in Hikone, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Hikone
Hikone, Shiga, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 110,925.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Shiga |
| Coordinates: | 35°15′N / 136°15′E |
| Population: | 110,925 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Hikone
| 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
Hikone does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hikone today
| Sunrise: | 06:06 |
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| Sunset: | 17:12 |
| Solar noon: | 11:39 |
| Day length: | 11h 05m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:41 – 17:37 |
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 Hikone
- London+8 hHikone is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHikone is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHikone is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hikone time
What time zone is Hikone in?
Hikone uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hikone observe daylight saving time?
Hikone does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hikone and London?
Right now Hikone 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 Hikone and New York?
Right now Hikone 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.