Matsuyama keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Matsuyama and your time
Matsuyama at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Ehime |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 33.84° N, 132.77° E |
Which time zone Matsuyama uses
Local time in Matsuyama is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Tokyo rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Matsuyama is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Matsuyama, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Matsuyama for 2026 or 2027.
Matsuyama time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Matsuyama: 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 |
Matsuyama 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Matsuyama
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Matsuyama runs from 9 hours 54 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 24 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:24 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Matsuyama
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 7:23 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:57 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 54 min |
When the sun is highest in Matsuyama
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Matsuyama: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Matsuyama
Every city below shares Matsuyama’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinagawa City | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Imabari | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Saijo | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kure | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Niihama | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iwakuni | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Higashihiroshima | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hiroshima | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Matsuyama in?
Matsuyama uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Matsuyama use daylight saving time?
No. Matsuyama stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Matsuyama and New York?
Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama does not.
Is Matsuyama on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Matsuyama and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Matsuyama?
About 14 hours 24 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.