What time zone is Kotō in?

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

Current Time in Kotō, Kumamoto Shi, Kumamoto, Japan

6:12:15 AM

06:12:15

Saturday, September 12, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Kotō does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kotō

Sunrise5:58 AMSolar noon12:13 PMSunset6:27 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 543,730
Elevation: Approximately 8 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 32° 46' N / 130° 44' E

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Clock changes in Kotō

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Solar noon: 12:13 PM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 29 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:33 AM – 6:52 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:04 AM – 7:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:34 AM – 7:51 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:58 AM (east, 84.4°)
Sunset: 6:27 PM (west, 275.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 29 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:13 PM (61.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:33 AM – 6:52 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:04 AM – 7:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:34 AM – 7:51 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (1% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:50 AM (east, 92.3°)
Moonset: 6:53 PM (west, 263.9°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	5:58 AM	6:27 PM	12 hr 29 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:59 AM	6:26 PM	12 hr 27 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:59 AM	6:25 PM	12 hr 25 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:00 AM	6:23 PM	12 hr 23 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:01 AM	6:22 PM	12 hr 21 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:01 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 19 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:02 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 17 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Mon, Sep 21, 2026Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Tue, Sep 22, 2026Citizens' Holiday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026Autumnal Equinox Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kotō in?: Kotō currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Kotō?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kotō in the next 12 months
Does Kotō observe daylight saving time?: Kotō does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Kotō right now?: Kotō is currently UTC+09:00