Current Time in Sanjō, Niigata, Japan

8:05:56 AM

08:05:56

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Sanjō does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sanjō

Sunrise5:23 AMSolar noon11:40 AMSunset5:57 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Sanjō in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Japan
Administrative area
Niigata
District
Sanjō Shi
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages
Japanese
Dialing code
+81
Population
94,642
Elevation
Approximately 9 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
37° 37' N / 138° 56' E
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Clock changes in Sanjō

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 20272030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 34 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
Nautical twilight
Astronomical twilight
New MoonMoon illumination1%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 34 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(56.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
Astronomical dawn to dusk

Moon

Phase
New Moon (1% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New MoonFriday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First QuarterSaturday, September 19, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 34 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 32 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 29 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 27 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 25 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 22 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 20 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sanjō

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Time context

Sanjō 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. Respect-for-the-Aged Day
  2. Citizens' Holiday
  3. Autumnal Equinox Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Sanjō, Niigata, Japan

Niigata AirportKIJLarge airport · Serves Niigata40.1 km north-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · KIJ / RJSN

About 40.1 km (24.9 mi) north-northeast of Sanjō

Scheduled airline service in source data

Sado AirportSDSMedium airport · Serves Sado68.2 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · SDS / RJSD

About 68.2 km (42.4 mi) northwest of Sanjō

Scheduled airline service in source data

Fukushima AirportFKSMedium airport · Serves Sukagawa138 km east-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · FKS / RJSF

About 138 km (85.6 mi) east-southeast of Sanjō

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Frequently asked questions

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