Current local time in Kitakyushu, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 997,536.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Fukuoka |
| Coordinates: | 33°51′N / 130°51′E |
| Population: | 997,536 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Kitakyushu
| 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
Kitakyushu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kitakyushu today
| Sunrise: | 06:26 |
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| Sunset: | 17:35 |
| Solar noon: | 12:01 |
| Day length: | 11h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:01 – 18:00 |
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 Kitakyushu
- London+8 hKitakyushu is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKitakyushu is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKitakyushu is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kitakyushu time
What time zone is Kitakyushu in?
Kitakyushu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kitakyushu observe daylight saving time?
Kitakyushu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kitakyushu and London?
Right now Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu and New York?
Right now Kitakyushu 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.