Kawasaki keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kawasaki and your time
Kawasaki at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Kanagawa |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 35.52° N, 139.72° E |
Kawasaki time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Kawasaki follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Kawasaki is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Kawasaki, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kawasaki for 2026 or 2027.
Kawasaki time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Kawasaki: 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 Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Kawasaki is at 4:25 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:01 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Kawasaki
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:46 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:26 AM | 7:00 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:29 AM | 5:37 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:47 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kawasaki
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kawasaki: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Cities near Kawasaki
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kawasaki.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokyo | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Machida | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisarazu | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yokosuka | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuchū | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujisawa | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Matsudo | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Kawasaki
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kawasaki in?
Kawasaki uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Kawasaki use daylight saving time?
No. Kawasaki stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kawasaki and New York?
Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki does not.
Is Kawasaki on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Kawasaki and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kawasaki?
About 14 hours 34 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.