Current local time in Okinawa, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Okinawa
Okinawa, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 125,483.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 26°20′N / 127°48′E |
| Population: | 125,483 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Okinawa
| 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
Okinawa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Okinawa today
| Sunrise: | 06:31 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 12:13 |
| Day length: | 11h 23m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:08 – 18:18 |
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 Okinawa
- London+8 hOkinawa is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hOkinawa is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hOkinawa is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Okinawa time
What time zone is Okinawa in?
Okinawa uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Okinawa observe daylight saving time?
Okinawa does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Okinawa and London?
Right now Okinawa 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 Okinawa and New York?
Right now Okinawa 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.