What time zone is Hōshakuji in?

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

Does Hōshakuji observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Hōshakuji, Shioya-gun, Tochigi, Japan

11:56:49 AM

11:56:49

Thursday, October 29, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Hōshakuji does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Hōshakuji

Sunrise6:00 AMSolar noon11:23 AMSunset4:46 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 29,229
Elevation: Approximately 163 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 36° 37' N / 139° 58' E

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Clock changes in Hōshakuji

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: 4:46 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 47 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:33 AM – 5:13 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:03 AM – 5:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:33 AM – 6:14 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination88%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:00 AM (east, 106.1°)
Sunset: 4:46 PM (west, 253.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 47 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:23 AM (40.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:33 AM – 5:13 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 5:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:33 AM – 6:14 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:53 PM (northeast, 54.8°)
Moonset: 9:29 AM (northwest, 304.7°)
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
Thursday, October 29	6:00 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 47 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:01 AM	4:45 PM	10 hr 45 min	2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:02 AM	4:44 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:03 AM	4:43 PM	10 hr 41 min	2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:04 AM	4:42 PM	10 hr 39 min	2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:05 AM	4:41 PM	10 hr 37 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:06 AM	4:40 PM	10 hr 35 min	2 min 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 Hōshakuji in?: Hōshakuji uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Hōshakuji?: No clock changes are scheduled for Hōshakuji in the next 12 months
Does Hōshakuji observe daylight saving time?: No. Hōshakuji uses JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Hōshakuji?: Hōshakuji is UTC+9 all year