Current Time in Okinawa, Japan

4:51:09 AM

04:51:09

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Okinawa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Okinawa

Sunrise6:24 AMSolar noon12:16 PMSunset6:07 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Okinawa in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Japan
District
Okinawa Shi
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages
Japanese
Dialing code
+81
Population
142,752
Elevation
Approximately 112 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
26° 20' N / 127° 48' E
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All times shown relative to Okinawa local time

Clock changes in Okinawa

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 42 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination3%
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Friday, October 9, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 42 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(57.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Sunday, October 11, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 42 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 41 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 39 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 38 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 36 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 35 min1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 33 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Okinawa

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Time context

Okinawa follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Tokyo

Current time offsetUTC+09:00 (JST)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

  1. Sports Day
  2. Culture Day
  3. Labor Thanksgiving Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Okinawa, Japan

Naha International AirportOKALarge airport · Serves Naha22.7 km southwest

Source: OurAirports record · OKA / ROAH

About 22.7 km (14.1 mi) southwest of Okinawa

Scheduled airline service in source data

Yoron AirportRNJMedium airport · Serves Yoron98.8 km northeast

Source: OurAirports record · RNJ / RORY

About 98.8 km (61.4 mi) northeast of Okinawa

Scheduled airline service in source data

Kumejima AirportUEOMedium airport · Serves Kumejima108 km west

Source: OurAirports record · UEO / ROKJ

About 108 km (67.4 mi) west of Okinawa

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Frequently asked questions

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