Kagoshima keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kagoshima and your time
Kagoshima at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Kagoshima |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 31.57° N, 130.55° E |
Time zone in Kagoshima
The clocks in Kagoshima follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Kagoshima is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Kagoshima, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kagoshima for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kagoshima and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Kagoshima 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 |
Kagoshima 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.
Daylight in Kagoshima
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Over the year, daylight in Kagoshima grows from 10 hours 5 minutes to 14 hours 13 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 8 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kagoshima
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:13 AM | 7:26 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 5 min |
When the sun is highest in Kagoshima
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kagoshima: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Kagoshima
Every city below shares Kagoshima’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirishima | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kanoya | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Miyakonojō | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Miyazaki | 91 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Honmachi | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kumamoto | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nagasaki | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Isahaya | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kagoshima in?
Kagoshima uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Kagoshima use daylight saving time?
No. Kagoshima stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kagoshima and New York?
Kagoshima 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 Kagoshima does not.
Is Kagoshima on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Kagoshima and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kagoshima?
About 14 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 5 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.