Current local time in Himeji, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Himeji
Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 481,493.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Hyōgo |
| Coordinates: | 34°49′N / 134°42′E |
| Population: | 481,493 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Himeji
| 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
Himeji does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Himeji today
| Sunrise: | 06:12 |
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| Sunset: | 17:18 |
| Solar noon: | 11:45 |
| Day length: | 11h 06m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:47 – 17:44 |
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 Himeji
- London+8 hHimeji is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHimeji is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHimeji is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Himeji time
What time zone is Himeji in?
Himeji uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Himeji observe daylight saving time?
Himeji does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Himeji and London?
Right now Himeji 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 Himeji and New York?
Right now Himeji 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.