Hiroshima runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hiroshima and your time
Hiroshima at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Hiroshima |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 34.40° N, 132.45° E |
Hiroshima time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Hiroshima follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Hiroshima is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Hiroshima, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hiroshima for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Hiroshima and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Hiroshima: the clock reads 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 Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Hiroshima runs from 9 hours 51 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 28 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:27 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Hiroshima
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 51 min |
When the sun is highest in Hiroshima
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hiroshima: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Hiroshima
Every city below shares Hiroshima’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kure | 22 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Higashihiroshima | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iwakuni | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Imabari | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shūnan | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Matsuyama | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Onomichi | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fukuyama | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
All time zones and cities in Japan
Tools for time in Hiroshima
- Convert a time to or from Hiroshima: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Hiroshima to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Hiroshima and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hiroshima in?
Hiroshima uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Hiroshima use daylight saving time?
No. Hiroshima stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Hiroshima and New York?
Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima does not.
Is Hiroshima on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Hiroshima and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hiroshima?
About 14 hours 28 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 51 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.