Current local time in Sendai, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Sendai
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 1,063,103.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Miyagi |
| Coordinates: | 38°16′N / 140°52′E |
| Population: | 1,063,103 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Sendai
| 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
Sendai does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sendai today
| Sunrise: | 05:51 |
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| Sunset: | 16:50 |
| Solar noon: | 11:21 |
| Day length: | 10h 58m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:25 – 17:16 |
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 Sendai
- London+8 hSendai is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hSendai is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hSendai is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sendai time
What time zone is Sendai in?
Sendai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Sendai observe daylight saving time?
Sendai does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sendai and London?
Right now Sendai 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 Sendai and New York?
Right now Sendai 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.