Himeji keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Himeji and your time
Himeji at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Hyōgo |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 34.82° N, 134.70° E |
Time zone in Himeji
Local time in Himeji is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Tokyo rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Japan keeps the same time, so Himeji reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Himeji, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Himeji for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Himeji is
When it is 9:00 AM in Himeji, 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 |
Himeji 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 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 Himeji
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Himeji is at 4:47 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:19 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Himeji
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:05 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Clock time and sun time in Himeji
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Himeji: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Himeji
All the places listed below keep the same time as Himeji.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakogawa | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Akashi | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kobe | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanda | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nishinomiya | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tsuyama | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kishiwada | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Okayama | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
All time zones and cities in Japan
Tools for time in Himeji
- Convert a time to or from Himeji: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Himeji to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Himeji and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Himeji in?
Himeji uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Himeji use daylight saving time?
No. Himeji stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Himeji and New York?
Himeji 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 Himeji does not.
Is Himeji on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Himeji and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Himeji?
About 14 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 49 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.