Kumamoto keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kumamoto and your time
Kumamoto at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Kumamoto |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 32.81° N, 130.69° E |
Which time zone Kumamoto uses
Local time in Kumamoto is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Tokyo rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Japan keeps the same time, so Kumamoto reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Kumamoto, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kumamoto for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kumamoto is
Take 9:00 AM in Kumamoto: 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 Kumamoto 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Kumamoto
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The earliest sunrise in Kumamoto is at 5:09 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:29 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Kumamoto
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:10 AM | 7:28 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:16 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 59 min |
When the sun is highest in Kumamoto
Kumamoto 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.
Places close to Kumamoto
Every city below shares Kumamoto’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omuta | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Honmachi | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kurume | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saga | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Isahaya | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nagasaki | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beppu | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fukuoka | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
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Plan around the time in Kumamoto
- Convert a time to or from Kumamoto: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kumamoto in?
Kumamoto uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Kumamoto use daylight saving time?
No. Kumamoto stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kumamoto and New York?
Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto does not.
Is Kumamoto on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Kumamoto and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kumamoto?
About 14 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 59 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.