What time zone is Kōchi in?

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

Current Time in Kōchi, Shimoda-shi, Shizuoka, Japan

6:06:47 AM

06:06:47

Saturday, September 26, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Kōchi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kōchi

Sunrise5:34 AMSolar noon11:35 AMSunset5:36 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Shizuoka
District: Shimoda-shi
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 7,203
Elevation: Approximately 44 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 34° 42' N / 138° 56' E

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Clock changes in Kōchi

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Solar noon: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 01 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:09 AM – 6:01 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:40 AM – 6:30 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:10 AM – 6:59 PM

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:34 AM (east, 90.8°)
Sunset: 5:36 PM (west, 269.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 01 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:35 AM (54.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 6:01 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:40 AM – 6:30 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:10 AM – 6:59 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:10 PM (east, 87.9°)
Moonset: 4:48 AM (west, 268.2°)
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
Saturday, September 26	5:34 AM	5:36 PM	12 hr 01 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:35 AM	5:34 PM	11 hr 59 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:36 AM	5:33 PM	11 hr 57 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:37 AM	5:31 PM	11 hr 55 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:37 AM	5:30 PM	11 hr 53 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:38 AM	5:28 PM	11 hr 50 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 2	5:39 AM	5:27 PM	11 hr 48 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Sports Day
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Culture Day
Mon, Nov 23, 2026Labor Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

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