What time zone is Aratokō in?

Aratokō currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.

What is the UTC offset in Aratokō right now?

Aratokō is currently UTC+09:00

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

1:26:11 AM

01:26:11

Thursday, October 8, 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

Sunrise5:41 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset5:12 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

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

2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Solar noon: 11:27 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 31 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:14 AM – 5:39 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:44 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:13 AM – 6:40 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination7%

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:41 AM (east, 96.7°)
Sunset: 5:12 PM (west, 263.1°)
Day length: 11 hr 31 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:27 AM (46.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 5:39 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:44 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:13 AM – 6:40 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:49 AM (east, 80.4°)
Moonset: 3:50 PM (west, 275.3°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 12:50 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 8	5:41 AM	5:12 PM	11 hr 31 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	5:42 AM	5:11 PM	11 hr 29 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	5:43 AM	5:09 PM	11 hr 27 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 11	5:44 AM	5:08 PM	11 hr 24 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 12	5:45 AM	5:06 PM	11 hr 22 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 13	5:46 AM	5:05 PM	11 hr 19 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 14	5:46 AM	5:03 PM	11 hr 17 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Sports Day
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Culture Day
Mon, Nov 23, 2026Labor Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Aratokō in?: Aratokō currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). 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?: Aratokō does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Aratokō right now?: Aratokō is currently UTC+09:00