What time zone is Kita-Akita in?

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

Does Kita-Akita observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Kita-Akita, Kitaakita-shi, 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-Akita does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kita-Akita

Sunrise5:58 AMSolar noon11:22 AMSunset4:46 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Akita
District: Kitaakita-shi
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Country languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 31,504
Elevation: Approximately 25 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 40° 11' N / 140° 23' E

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Clock changes in Kita-Akita

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Solar noon: 11:22 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 48 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:30 AM – 5:14 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:58 AM – 5:45 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:27 AM – 6:17 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination95%

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:58 AM (east, 104.6°)
Sunset: 4:46 PM (west, 255.2°)
Day length: 10 hr 48 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:22 AM (38.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:30 AM – 5:14 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:58 AM – 5:45 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:27 AM – 6:17 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:27 PM (east, 83.2°)
Moonset: 3:28 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	5:58 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 48 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:59 AM	4:45 PM	10 hr 46 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	6:00 AM	4:43 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:01 AM	4:42 PM	10 hr 41 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:02 AM	4:41 PM	10 hr 38 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:03 AM	4:39 PM	10 hr 36 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:04 AM	4:38 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-Akita in?: Kita-Akita uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Kita-Akita?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kita-Akita in the next 12 months
Does Kita-Akita observe daylight saving time?: No. Kita-Akita uses JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Kita-Akita?: Kita-Akita is UTC+9 all year