Sakai runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Sakai and your time
Sakai at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Osaka |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 34.58° N, 135.47° E |
Sakai time zone and clock changes
Local time in Sakai is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Tokyo rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Sakai is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Sakai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sakai for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Sakai is
Take 9:00 AM in Sakai: 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 |
Sakai 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 Sakai
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Sakai grows from 9 hours 50 minutes to 14 hours 29 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Sakai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:01 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 50 min |
When the sun is highest in Sakai
Sakai lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Sakai
Every city below shares Sakai’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tondabayashi | 15 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kishiwada | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nishinomiya | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kobe | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hirakata | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kashihara | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nara | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
All time zones and cities in Japan
Tools for time in Sakai
- Convert a time to or from Sakai: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Sakai to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Sakai and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sakai in?
Sakai uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Sakai use daylight saving time?
No. Sakai stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Sakai and New York?
Sakai 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 Sakai does not.
Is Sakai on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Sakai and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sakai?
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.