Current local time in Shimodate, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Shimodate
Shimodate, Ibaraki, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 63,666.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Ibaraki |
| Coordinates: | 36°18′N / 139°59′E |
| Population: | 63,666 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Shimodate
| 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
Shimodate does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Shimodate today
| Sunrise: | 05:53 |
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| Sunset: | 16:56 |
| Solar noon: | 11:24 |
| Day length: | 11h 02m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:27 – 17:22 |
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 Shimodate
- London+8 hShimodate is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hShimodate is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hShimodate is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Shimodate time
What time zone is Shimodate in?
Shimodate uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Shimodate observe daylight saving time?
Shimodate does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Shimodate and London?
Right now Shimodate 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 Shimodate and New York?
Right now Shimodate 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.