Kyoto keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kyoto and your time
Kyoto at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Kyoto |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 35.02° N, 135.75° E |
Kyoto time zone and clock changes
Local time in Kyoto is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Tokyo rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Kyoto is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Kyoto, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kyoto for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kyoto and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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, sunset and day length in Kyoto
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Kyoto runs from 9 hours 48 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 31 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:15 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Kyoto
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:45 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:01 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 48 min |
When the sun is highest in Kyoto
Kyoto lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Kyoto
Every city below shares Kyoto’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uji | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hirakata | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nara | 38 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Youkaichi | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Osaka | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanda | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nishinomiya | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sakai | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
All time zones and cities in Japan
Plan around the time in Kyoto
- Convert a time to or from Kyoto: 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 Kyoto in?
Kyoto uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Kyoto use daylight saving time?
No. Kyoto stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kyoto and New York?
Kyoto 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 Kyoto does not.
Is Kyoto on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Kyoto and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kyoto?
About 14 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 48 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.