What time zone is Shimonoseki in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Shimonoseki right now?

Shimonoseki is currently UTC+09:00

Current Time in Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki Shi, Yamaguchi, Japan

3:37:55 AM

03:37:55

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

JST (Japan Standard Time) · UTC+09:00

Asia/Tokyo

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Time zone details

Shimonoseki does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Shimonoseki

Sunrise6:04 AMSolar noon12:08 PMSunset6:11 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Japan
Administrative area: Yamaguchi
District: Shimonoseki Shi
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Practical

Languages: Japanese
Dialing code: +81
Elevation: Approximately 105 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 34° 10' N / 131° 00' E

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Clock changes in Shimonoseki

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Solar noon: 12:08 PM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 08 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:39 AM – 6:37 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:10 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:40 AM – 7:35 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination87%

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:04 AM (east, 89.4°)
Sunset: 6:11 PM (west, 270.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 08 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:08 PM (55.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:39 AM – 6:37 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:10 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:40 AM – 7:35 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:21 PM (east, 109.3°)
Moonset: 2:16 AM (southwest, 247.2°)
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
Wednesday, September 23	6:04 AM	6:11 PM	12 hr 08 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 24	6:05 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 25	6:05 AM	6:09 PM	12 hr 03 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	6:06 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 01 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	6:07 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 59 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	6:08 AM	6:04 PM	11 hr 57 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	6:08 AM	6:03 PM	11 hr 55 min	2 min 6 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 Shimonoseki in?: Shimonoseki currently uses Japan Standard Time (JST). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Tokyo.
When is the next clock change in Shimonoseki?: No clock changes are scheduled for Shimonoseki in the next 12 months
Does Shimonoseki observe daylight saving time?: Shimonoseki does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Shimonoseki right now?: Shimonoseki is currently UTC+09:00