What time zone is Aratokō in?

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

Does Aratokō observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Aratokō, Nishiokitama-gun, Yamagata, Japan

11:38:44 PM

23:38:44

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Aratokō does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Aratokō

Sunrise6:00 AMSolar noon11:23 AMSunset4:45 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 12,890
Elevation: Approximately 185 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 11' N / 140° 05' E

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Clock changes in Aratokō

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Solar noon: 11:23 AM
Sunset: 4:45 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 44 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:33 AM – 5:12 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:02 AM – 5:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:32 AM – 6:14 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination95%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:00 AM (east, 106.0°)
Sunset: 4:45 PM (west, 253.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 44 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:23 AM (38.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:33 AM – 5:12 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:02 AM – 5:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:32 AM – 6:14 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:50 PM (northeast, 56.3°)
Moonset: 8:20 AM (northwest, 302.1°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:28 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	6:00 AM	4:45 PM	10 hr 44 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:02 AM	4:44 PM	10 hr 42 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:03 AM	4:43 PM	10 hr 40 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:04 AM	4:41 PM	10 hr 38 min	2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:05 AM	4:40 PM	10 hr 36 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:06 AM	4:39 PM	10 hr 33 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:07 AM	4:38 PM	10 hr 31 min	2 min 8 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 Aratokō in?: Aratokō uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Aratokō?: No clock changes are scheduled for Aratokō in the next 12 months
Does Aratokō observe daylight saving time?: No. Aratokō uses JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Aratokō?: Aratokō is UTC+9 all year