What time zone is Kita in?

Kita uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.

Does Kita observe daylight saving time?

No. Kita uses JST (UTC+9) all year.

Current Time in Kita, Minamiakita-gun, Akita, Japan

8:56:26 PM

20:56:26

Saturday, October 24, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Kita does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kita

Sunrise5:59 AMSolar noon11:24 AMSunset4:48 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Akita
District: Minamiakita-gun
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Country languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 3,011
Elevation: Approximately 1 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 40° 01' N / 139° 57' E

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Clock changes in Kita

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Solar noon: 11:24 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 49 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:32 AM – 5:16 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:00 AM – 5:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:29 AM – 6:19 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination95%

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:59 AM (east, 104.6°)
Sunset: 4:48 PM (west, 255.2°)
Day length: 10 hr 49 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:24 AM (38.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:32 AM – 5:16 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:00 AM – 5:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:29 AM – 6:19 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:29 PM (east, 83.2°)
Moonset: 3:30 AM (west, 272.6°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 24	5:59 AM	4:48 PM	10 hr 49 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	6:00 AM	4:47 PM	10 hr 46 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	6:01 AM	4:45 PM	10 hr 44 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:03 AM	4:44 PM	10 hr 41 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:04 AM	4:43 PM	10 hr 39 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:05 AM	4:41 PM	10 hr 37 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:06 AM	4:40 PM	10 hr 34 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Culture Day
Mon, Nov 23, 2026Labor Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kita in?: Kita uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Kita?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kita in the next 12 months
Does Kita observe daylight saving time?: No. Kita uses JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Kita?: Kita is UTC+9 all year