What time zone is Shimoda in?

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

Does Shimoda observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Shimoda, Shimanto Shi, Kochi, Japan

11:44:25 PM

23:44:25

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Shimoda does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Shimoda

Sunrise6:22 AMSolar noon11:51 AMSunset5:21 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 32,694
Elevation: Approximately 10 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 32° 56' N / 132° 59' E

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Clock changes in Shimoda

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Solar noon: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 59 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:56 AM – 5:46 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:27 AM – 6:15 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:59 AM – 6:44 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination95%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:22 AM (east, 105.0°)
Sunset: 5:21 PM (west, 254.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 59 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:51 AM (44.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 5:46 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 6:15 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 6:44 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:37 PM (northeast, 58.5°)
Moonset: 8:34 AM (northwest, 300.0°)
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
Wednesday, October 28	6:22 AM	5:21 PM	10 hr 59 min	1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:23 AM	5:20 PM	10 hr 57 min	1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:23 AM	5:19 PM	10 hr 55 min	1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:24 AM	5:18 PM	10 hr 53 min	1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:25 AM	5:17 PM	10 hr 52 min	1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:26 AM	5:16 PM	10 hr 50 min	1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:27 AM	5:15 PM	10 hr 48 min	1 min 45 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 Shimoda in?: Shimoda uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Shimoda?: No clock changes are scheduled for Shimoda in the next 12 months
Does Shimoda observe daylight saving time?: No. Shimoda uses JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Shimoda?: Shimoda is UTC+9 all year