Hachiōji keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Hachiōji and your time
Hachiōji at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Tokyo |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 35.66° N, 139.32° E |
Hachiōji time zone and clock changes
Hachiōji follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone and stays on UTC+9 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Hachiōji is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Hachiōji, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hachiōji for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Hachiōji is
When it is 9:00 AM in Hachiōji, it 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 Hachiōji 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 Hachiōji
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Hachiōji is at 4:26 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:03 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Hachiōji
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:27 AM | 7:02 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:31 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:49 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hachiōji
Hachiōji lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:45 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Hachiōji
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hachiōji.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagamihara | 12 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuchū | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ōme | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Machida | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokorozawa | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kawagoe | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hadano | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokyo | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hachiōji in?
Hachiōji uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Hachiōji use daylight saving time?
No. Hachiōji stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Hachiōji and New York?
Hachiōji 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 Hachiōji does not.
Is Hachiōji on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Hachiōji and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hachiōji?
About 14 hours 35 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.