Current local time in Kamakura, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Kamakura
Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 166,016.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Kanagawa |
| Coordinates: | 35°19′N / 139°33′E |
| Population: | 166,016 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Kamakura
| 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
Kamakura does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kamakura today
| Sunrise: | 05:53 |
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| Sunset: | 16:58 |
| Solar noon: | 11:26 |
| Day length: | 11h 05m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:28 – 17:24 |
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 Kamakura
- London+8 hKamakura is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKamakura is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKamakura is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kamakura time
What time zone is Kamakura in?
Kamakura uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kamakura observe daylight saving time?
Kamakura does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kamakura and London?
Right now Kamakura 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 Kamakura and New York?
Right now Kamakura 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.