What time zone is Motosu in?

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

Does Motosu observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Motosu, Motosu Shi, Gifu, Japan

8:34:27 PM

20:34:27

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Motosu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Motosu

Sunrise6:10 AMSolar noon11:37 AMSunset5:02 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Gifu
District: Motosu Shi
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Country languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 32,928
Elevation: Approximately 35 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 35° 29' N / 136° 40' E

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Clock changes in Motosu

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Solar noon: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 52 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:44 AM – 5:29 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:14 AM – 5:58 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:45 AM – 6:28 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination95%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:10 AM (east, 105.4°)
Sunset: 5:02 PM (west, 254.4°)
Day length: 10 hr 52 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:37 AM (41.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:44 AM – 5:29 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 5:58 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:45 AM – 6:28 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:14 PM (northeast, 57.5°)
Moonset: 8:26 AM (northwest, 300.9°)
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	6:10 AM	5:02 PM	10 hr 52 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:11 AM	5:01 PM	10 hr 50 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:12 AM	5:00 PM	10 hr 48 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:13 AM	4:59 PM	10 hr 46 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:14 AM	4:58 PM	10 hr 44 min	1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:15 AM	4:57 PM	10 hr 42 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:16 AM	4:56 PM	10 hr 40 min	1 min 56 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 Motosu in?: Motosu uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Motosu?: No clock changes are scheduled for Motosu in the next 12 months
Does Motosu observe daylight saving time?: No. Motosu uses JST (UTC+9) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Motosu?: Motosu is UTC+9 all year