What time zone is Rikuzen-Takata in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Rikuzen-Takata right now?

Rikuzen-Takata is currently UTC+09:00

Current Time in Rikuzen-Takata, Rikuzen-takata Shi, Iwate, Japan

8:21:28 PM

20:21:28

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Rikuzen-Takata does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rikuzen-Takata

Sunrise5:21 AMSolar noon11:25 AMSunset5:29 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Iwate
District: Rikuzen-takata Shi
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 18,262
Elevation: Approximately 44 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 01' N / 141° 39' E

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Clock changes in Rikuzen-Takata

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Solar noon: 11:25 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 08 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:54 AM – 5:56 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:23 AM – 6:27 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:51 AM – 6:58 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination87%

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:21 AM (east, 89.3°)
Sunset: 5:29 PM (west, 270.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 08 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:25 AM (51.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:54 AM – 5:56 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 6:27 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:51 AM – 6:58 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Moonrise: 3:46 PM (east, 110.8°)
Moonset: 1:21 AM (southwest, 245.4°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, September 23	5:21 AM	5:29 PM	12 hr 08 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 24	5:22 AM	5:28 PM	12 hr 06 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 25	5:23 AM	5:26 PM	12 hr 03 min	2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:24 AM	5:24 PM	12 hr 01 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:25 AM	5:23 PM	11 hr 58 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:26 AM	5:21 PM	11 hr 56 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:27 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 53 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Wed, Sep 23, 2026Autumnal Equinox Day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026Sports Day
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Culture Day

Frequently asked questions

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