Kurashiki runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kurashiki and your time
Kurashiki at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Okayama |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 34.58° N, 133.77° E |
Which time zone Kurashiki uses
The clocks in Kurashiki follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Kurashiki is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Kurashiki, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kurashiki for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kurashiki and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Kurashiki, 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 |
Because Kurashiki 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.
Daylight in Kurashiki
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:52 AM | 7:21 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:08 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 50 min |
When the sun is highest in Kurashiki
Kurashiki lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Kurashiki
Every city below shares Kurashiki’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okayama | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Marugame | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Takamatsu | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fukuyama | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Onomichi | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tsuyama | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Niihama | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Himeji | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
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Plan around the time in Kurashiki
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kurashiki in?
Kurashiki uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Kurashiki use daylight saving time?
No. Kurashiki stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kurashiki and New York?
Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki does not.
Is Kurashiki on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Kurashiki and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kurashiki?
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.