Fukuoka runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Fukuoka and your time
Fukuoka at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Fukuoka |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 33.60° N, 130.42° E |
Time zone in Fukuoka
Local time in Fukuoka is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Tokyo rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Fukuoka is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Fukuoka, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Fukuoka for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Fukuoka is
A 9:00 AM start in Fukuoka 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 |
Fukuoka never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Fukuoka
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Fukuoka grows from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 23 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 28 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Fukuoka
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:08 AM | 7:32 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:19 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 55 min |
When the sun is highest in Fukuoka
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Fukuoka: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Fukuoka
Every city below shares Fukuoka’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iizuka | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kurume | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saga | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karatsu | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kitakyushu | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shimonoseki | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Omuta | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sasebo | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Fukuoka
- Convert a time to or from Fukuoka: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Fukuoka and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fukuoka in?
Fukuoka uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Fukuoka use daylight saving time?
No. Fukuoka stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Fukuoka and New York?
Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka does not.
Is Fukuoka on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Fukuoka and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Fukuoka?
About 14 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 55 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.