Current local time in Karatsu, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Karatsu
Karatsu, Saga, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 78,330.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Saga |
| Coordinates: | 33°27′N / 129°58′E |
| Population: | 78,330 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Karatsu
| 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
Karatsu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Karatsu today
| Sunrise: | 06:30 |
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| Sunset: | 17:39 |
| Solar noon: | 12:04 |
| Day length: | 11h 09m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:04 – 18:04 |
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 Karatsu
- London+8 hKaratsu is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKaratsu is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKaratsu is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Karatsu time
What time zone is Karatsu in?
Karatsu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Karatsu observe daylight saving time?
Karatsu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Karatsu and London?
Right now Karatsu 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 Karatsu and New York?
Right now Karatsu 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.