Current local time in Kumamoto, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Kumamoto
Kumamoto, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 680,423.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 32°48′N / 130°42′E |
| Population: | 680,423 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Kumamoto
| 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
Kumamoto does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kumamoto today
| Sunrise: | 06:26 |
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| Sunset: | 17:37 |
| Solar noon: | 12:01 |
| Day length: | 11h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:01 – 18:02 |
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 Kumamoto
- London+8 hKumamoto is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKumamoto is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKumamoto is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kumamoto time
What time zone is Kumamoto in?
Kumamoto uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kumamoto observe daylight saving time?
Kumamoto does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kumamoto and London?
Right now Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto and New York?
Right now Kumamoto 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.