Kitakyushu runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kitakyushu and your time
Kitakyushu at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Fukuoka |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 33.85° N, 130.85° E |
Which time zone Kitakyushu uses
The clocks in Kitakyushu follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Japan keeps the same time, so Kitakyushu reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Kitakyushu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kitakyushu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kitakyushu is
Take 9:00 AM in Kitakyushu: 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 Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Kitakyushu is at 5:05 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:32 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Kitakyushu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:18 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 54 min |
When the sun is highest in Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Kitakyushu
Every city below shares Kitakyushu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iizuka | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ube | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fukuoka | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kurume | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yamaguchi | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hōfu | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saga | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
All time zones and cities in Japan
Plan around the time in Kitakyushu
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kitakyushu in?
Kitakyushu uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Kitakyushu use daylight saving time?
No. Kitakyushu stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kitakyushu and New York?
Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu does not.
Is Kitakyushu on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Kitakyushu and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kitakyushu?
About 14 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 54 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.