Okayama keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Okayama and your time
Okayama 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 | 34.65° N, 133.93° E |
Okayama time zone and clock changes
Okayama follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone and stays on UTC+9 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Okayama is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Okayama, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Okayama for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Okayama is
Take 9:00 AM in Okayama: 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 |
Okayama 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 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 Okayama
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Okayama runs from 9 hours 50 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 29 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:21 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Okayama
| 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 | 7:20 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 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 Okayama
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Okayama: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Okayama
Every city below shares Okayama’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurashiki | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Takamatsu | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Marugame | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tsuyama | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fukuyama | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Onomichi | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Himeji | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kakogawa | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Plan around the time in Okayama
- Convert a time to or from Okayama: 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 Okayama in?
Okayama uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Okayama use daylight saving time?
No. Okayama stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Okayama and New York?
Okayama 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 Okayama does not.
Is Okayama on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Okayama and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Okayama?
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.