Sagamihara keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sagamihara and your time
Sagamihara at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Kanagawa |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 35.57° N, 139.24° E |
Time zone in Sagamihara
Sagamihara follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone and stays on UTC+9 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Sagamihara is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Sagamihara, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sagamihara for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Sagamihara is
When it is 9:00 AM in Sagamihara, 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 Sagamihara 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 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 Sagamihara
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The earliest sunrise in Sagamihara is at 4:27 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:03 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Sagamihara
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:28 AM | 7:02 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:31 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:49 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Clock time and sun time in Sagamihara
Sagamihara 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 Sagamihara
All the places listed below keep the same time as Sagamihara.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachiōji | 12 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Machida | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hadano | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ōme | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuchū | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hiratsuka | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fujisawa | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokorozawa | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sagamihara in?
Sagamihara uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Sagamihara use daylight saving time?
No. Sagamihara stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Sagamihara and New York?
Sagamihara 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 Sagamihara does not.
Is Sagamihara on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Sagamihara and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sagamihara?
About 14 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 45 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.