Hamamatsu runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hamamatsu and your time
Hamamatsu at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Shizuoka |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 34.70° N, 137.73° E |
Which time zone Hamamatsu uses
Hamamatsu follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone and stays on UTC+9 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Hamamatsu is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Hamamatsu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hamamatsu for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Hamamatsu and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Hamamatsu, 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 Hamamatsu 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Hamamatsu
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Day length in Hamamatsu runs from 9 hours 50 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 29 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:06 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Hamamatsu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:53 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Hamamatsu
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hamamatsu.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakegawa | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toyohashi | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujieda | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Okazaki | 59 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nishio | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shizuoka | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toyota | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Handa | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hamamatsu in?
Hamamatsu uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Hamamatsu use daylight saving time?
No. Hamamatsu stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Hamamatsu and New York?
Hamamatsu 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 Hamamatsu does not.
Is Hamamatsu on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Hamamatsu and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hamamatsu?
About 14 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 50 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.