Kobe runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kobe and your time
Kobe 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 | 34.69° N, 135.18° E |
Which time zone Kobe uses
The clocks in Kobe follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Kobe is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Kobe, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kobe for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kobe and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Kobe, 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 |
Kobe 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 Kobe
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Kobe grows from 9 hours 50 minutes to 14 hours 29 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kobe
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:03 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 50 min |
When the sun is highest in Kobe
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kobe: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Kobe
Every city below shares Kobe’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nishinomiya | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Akashi | 17 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanda | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sakai | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Osaka | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kishiwada | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kakogawa | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tondabayashi | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
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Tools for time in Kobe
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Kobe use daylight saving time?
No. Kobe stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kobe and New York?
Kobe 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 Kobe does not.
Is Kobe on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Kobe and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kobe?
About 14 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 50 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.