Current local time in Otaru, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Otaru
Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 143,792.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Hokkaidō |
| Coordinates: | 43°11′N / 141°00′E |
| Population: | 143,792 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Otaru
| 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
Otaru does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Otaru today
| Sunrise: | 05:57 |
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| Sunset: | 16:43 |
| Solar noon: | 11:20 |
| Day length: | 10h 45m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:28 – 17:12 |
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 Otaru
- London+8 hOtaru is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hOtaru is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hOtaru is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Otaru time
What time zone is Otaru in?
Otaru uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Otaru observe daylight saving time?
Otaru does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Otaru and London?
Right now Otaru 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 Otaru and New York?
Right now Otaru 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.