Chiba keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Chiba and your time
Chiba at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Chiba |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 35.60° N, 140.12° E |
Chiba time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Chiba follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Japan keeps the same time, so Chiba reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Chiba, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chiba for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Chiba and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Chiba is 7:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 11:00 AM in Sydney and 4:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 14 h behind | 14 h behind | 13 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 17 h behind | 17 h behind | 16 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
Because Chiba keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Chiba
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Chiba is at 4:23 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 6:59 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Chiba
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:24 AM | 6:58 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:28 AM | 5:36 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:45 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Clock time and sun time in Chiba
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Chiba: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Cities near Chiba
All the places listed below keep the same time as Chiba.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yachiyo | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sakura | 17 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Inzai | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Narita | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Matsudo | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisarazu | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kashiwa | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kawasaki | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chiba in?
Chiba uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Chiba use daylight saving time?
No. Chiba stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Chiba and New York?
Chiba is 14 hours ahead of New York in January and 13 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Chiba does not.
Is Chiba on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Chiba and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chiba?
About 14 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.