Sapporo keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sapporo and your time
Sapporo at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 43.07° N, 141.35° E |
Which time zone Sapporo uses
Local time in Sapporo is UTC+9 year round, under the Asia/Tokyo rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Japan keeps the same time, so Sapporo reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Sapporo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sapporo for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Sapporo is
Take 9:00 AM in Sapporo: 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 |
Sapporo 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.
Daylight in Sapporo
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Sapporo is at 3:55 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 7:18 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Sapporo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:55 AM | 7:18 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:22 AM | 5:31 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:03 AM | 4:03 PM | 9 h |
Clock time and sun time in Sapporo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Sapporo: solar noon falls at about 11:35 AM on standard time.
Cities near Sapporo
All the places listed below keep the same time as Sapporo.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebetsu | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Otaru | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tomakomai | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Asahikawa | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Obihiro | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hakodate | 152 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kitami | 221 km (137 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kushiro | 246 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
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Tools for time in Sapporo
- Convert a time to or from Sapporo: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Sapporo to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Sapporo and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sapporo in?
Sapporo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Sapporo use daylight saving time?
No. Sapporo stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Sapporo and New York?
Sapporo 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 Sapporo does not.
Is Sapporo on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Sapporo and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sapporo?
About 15 hours 22 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 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.