Current local time in Saitama, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Saitama
Saitama, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 1,193,350.
| Country: | Japan |
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| Coordinates: | 35°54′N / 139°39′E |
| Population: | 1,193,350 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Saitama
| 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
Saitama does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Saitama today
| Sunrise: | 05:53 |
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| Sunset: | 16:57 |
| Solar noon: | 11:25 |
| Day length: | 11h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:28 – 17:23 |
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 Saitama
- London+8 hSaitama is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSaitama is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSaitama is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Saitama time
What time zone is Saitama in?
Saitama uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Saitama observe daylight saving time?
Saitama does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Saitama and London?
Right now Saitama 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 Saitama and New York?
Right now Saitama 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.