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Time in Japan now

Live local time, major city clocks, 2026 and 2027 calendars, public holidays and planning notes tailored to Japan.

Current time in Japan

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Time zonesJapan uses Japan Standard Time, UTC+9, throughout the year.CurrencyJPY · Japanese YenTypical weekendSaturday and Sunday

Cities in Japan

JapanTokyo--:--Asia/TokyoJapanOsaka--:--Asia/TokyoJapanKyoto--:--Asia/Tokyo

Japan calendars

2026 calendarMonths, weekends and holiday overlay →2027 calendarMonths, weekends and holiday overlay →

Plan around public holidays

2026Public holidays 2026National and available regional dates.→2027Long weekends 2027Holiday breaks based on the local weekend.→

Time zones and clock changes

Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto all use Asia/Tokyo time. Japan does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Holiday and working-day notes

Japan has national holidays plus substitute and citizens’ holidays created by statutory rules. One-off imperial or government dates should be verified when announced.

Planning accurately

Japan’s offset is stable, but the difference from Europe or North America changes when those regions enter or leave daylight saving time.

Use the date-aware converter for future meetings and the working-days calculator for date ranges.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone does Japan use?

Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto all use Asia/Tokyo time. Japan does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

What is the usual weekend in Japan?

The typical weekend used by this guide is Saturday and Sunday. Sector and local exceptions may apply.

Are all Japan holidays national?

Japan has national holidays plus substitute and citizens’ holidays created by statutory rules. One-off imperial or government dates should be verified when announced.