What time zone is Sōbetsu in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Sōbetsu right now?

Sōbetsu is currently UTC+09:00

Current Time in Sōbetsu, Usu-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

6:07:19 AM

06:07:19

Saturday, September 12, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Sōbetsu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sōbetsu

Sunrise5:12 AMSolar noon11:32 AMSunset5:52 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Hokkaido
District: Usu-gun
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Population: 2,743
Elevation: Approximately 51 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 33' N / 140° 53' E

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Clock changes in Sōbetsu

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:12 AM
Solar noon: 11:32 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 40 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:44 AM – 6:20 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:10 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:35 AM – 7:29 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:12 AM (east, 83.4°)
Sunset: 5:52 PM (west, 276.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 40 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:32 AM (51.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:44 AM – 6:20 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:10 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:35 AM – 7:29 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (1% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:10 AM (east, 92.4°)
Moonset: 6:06 PM (west, 263.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	5:12 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 40 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:13 AM	5:50 PM	12 hr 37 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:14 AM	5:48 PM	12 hr 34 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:15 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 31 min	2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:16 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 28 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:17 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 26 min	2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:18 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 23 min	2 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Japan

Mon, Sep 21, 2026Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Tue, Sep 22, 2026Citizens' Holiday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026Autumnal Equinox Day

Frequently asked questions

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