What time zone is Hirakawa in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Hirakawa right now?

Hirakawa is currently UTC+09:00

Current Time in Hirakawa, Hirakawa Shi, Aomori, Japan

5:28:59 PM

17:28:59

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Hirakawa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Hirakawa

Sunrise5:39 AMSolar noon11:25 AMSunset5:10 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Aomori
District: Hirakawa Shi
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 30,938
Elevation: Approximately 46 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 40° 35' N / 140° 34' E

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Clock changes in Hirakawa

2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Solar noon: 11:25 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 31 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:12 AM – 5:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:40 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:09 AM – 6:41 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination14%

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:39 AM (east, 96.4°)
Sunset: 5:10 PM (west, 263.4°)
Day length: 11 hr 31 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:25 AM (44.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:12 AM – 5:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:40 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:09 AM – 6:41 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (14% illuminated)
Moonrise: 1:34 AM (east, 71.7°)
Moonset: 3:25 PM (west, 283.8°)
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
Wednesday, October 7	5:39 AM	5:10 PM	11 hr 31 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	5:40 AM	5:09 PM	11 hr 28 min	2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	5:41 AM	5:07 PM	11 hr 26 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	5:42 AM	5:06 PM	11 hr 23 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 11	5:43 AM	5:04 PM	11 hr 21 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 12	5:45 AM	5:02 PM	11 hr 18 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 13	5:46 AM	5:01 PM	11 hr 15 min	2 min 37 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 Hirakawa in?: Hirakawa currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Hirakawa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Hirakawa in the next 12 months
Does Hirakawa observe daylight saving time?: Hirakawa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Hirakawa right now?: Hirakawa is currently UTC+09:00