What time zone is Kitagawa in?

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

Does Kitagawa observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Kitagawa, Aki Gun, Kochi, Japan

4:18:23 AM

04:18:23

Thursday, October 29, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Kitagawa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kitagawa

Sunrise6:19 AMSolar noon11:47 AMSunset5:15 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Kochi
District: Aki Gun
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Country languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 1,146
Elevation: Approximately 97 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 33° 26' N / 134° 02' E

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Clock changes in Kitagawa

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Solar noon: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 56 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:53 AM – 5:40 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:24 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:55 AM – 6:38 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination88%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:19 AM (east, 105.5°)
Sunset: 5:15 PM (west, 254.3°)
Day length: 10 hr 56 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:47 AM (43.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:53 AM – 5:40 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:55 AM – 6:38 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:29 PM (northeast, 56.3°)
Moonset: 9:43 AM (northwest, 303.2°)
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	6:19 AM	5:15 PM	10 hr 56 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:20 AM	5:14 PM	10 hr 54 min	1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:21 AM	5:13 PM	10 hr 52 min	1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:22 AM	5:12 PM	10 hr 50 min	1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:23 AM	5:11 PM	10 hr 48 min	1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:23 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 47 min	1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:24 AM	5:09 PM	10 hr 45 min	1 min 46 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 Kitagawa in?: Kitagawa uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Kitagawa?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kitagawa in the next 12 months
Does Kitagawa observe daylight saving time?: No. Kitagawa uses JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Kitagawa?: Kitagawa is UTC+9 all year