Niigata runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Niigata and your time
Niigata at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Niigata |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 37.92° N, 139.04° E |
Niigata time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Niigata follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Japan keeps the same time, so Niigata reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Niigata, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Niigata for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Niigata is
Take 9:00 AM in Niigata: 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 Niigata 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 and sunset in Niigata
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Niigata grows from 9 hours 32 minutes to 14 hours 48 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 16 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Niigata
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:22 AM | 7:10 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:32 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:56 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 32 min |
When the sun is highest in Niigata
Niigata lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:45 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Niigata
Every city below shares Niigata’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagaoka | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aizuwakamatsu | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jōetsu | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tsuruoka | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yamagata | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fukushima | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sakata | 131 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kōriyama | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
All time zones and cities in Japan
Plan around the time in Niigata
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Niigata in?
Niigata uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Niigata use daylight saving time?
No. Niigata stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Niigata and New York?
Niigata 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 Niigata does not.
Is Niigata on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Niigata and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Niigata?
About 14 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 32 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.