Current local time in Kure, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Kure
Kure, Hiroshima, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 196,624.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Hiroshima |
| Coordinates: | 34°14′N / 132°34′E |
| Population: | 196,624 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Kure
| 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
Kure does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kure today
| Sunrise: | 06:20 |
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| Sunset: | 17:28 |
| Solar noon: | 11:54 |
| Day length: | 11h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:55 – 17:53 |
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 Kure
- London+8 hKure is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hKure is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hKure is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kure time
What time zone is Kure in?
Kure uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Kure observe daylight saving time?
Kure does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kure and London?
Right now Kure 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 Kure and New York?
Right now Kure 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.