Current local time in Niigata, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Niigata
Niigata, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 505,272.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 37°53′N / 139°00′E |
| Population: | 505,272 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Niigata
| 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
Niigata does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Niigata today
| Sunrise: | 05:58 |
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| Sunset: | 16:58 |
| Solar noon: | 11:28 |
| Day length: | 10h 59m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:32 – 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 Niigata
- London+8 hNiigata is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hNiigata is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hNiigata is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Niigata time
What time zone is Niigata in?
Niigata uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Niigata observe daylight saving time?
Niigata does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Niigata and London?
Right now Niigata 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 Niigata and New York?
Right now Niigata 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.