Current local time in Hōfu, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Hōfu
Hōfu, Yamaguchi, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 116,925.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Yamaguchi |
| Coordinates: | 34°04′N / 131°34′E |
| Population: | 116,925 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Hōfu
| 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
Hōfu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Hōfu today
| Sunrise: | 06:24 |
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| Sunset: | 17:32 |
| Solar noon: | 11:58 |
| Day length: | 11h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:58 – 17:57 |
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 Hōfu
- London+8 hHōfu is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hHōfu is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hHōfu is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hōfu time
What time zone is Hōfu in?
Hōfu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Hōfu observe daylight saving time?
Hōfu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Hōfu and London?
Right now Hōfu 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 Hōfu and New York?
Right now Hōfu 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.