Sendai runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Sendai and your time
Sendai at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Miyagi |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 38.27° N, 140.87° E |
Time zone in Sendai
Local time in Sendai 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 Sendai reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Sendai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sendai for 2026 or 2027.
Sendai time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Sendai, 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 |
Sendai 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 and sunset in Sendai
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Sendai is at 4:13 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:04 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Sendai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:13 AM | 7:03 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:25 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:50 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Clock time and sun time in Sendai
Sendai lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:35 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Sendai
All the places listed below keep the same time as Sendai.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaki | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ishinomaki | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yamagata | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fukushima | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ichinoseki | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oshu | 101 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tsuruoka | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kōriyama | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
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Tools for time in Sendai
- Convert a time to or from Sendai: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Sendai to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Sendai and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sendai in?
Sendai uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Sendai use daylight saving time?
No. Sendai stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Sendai and New York?
Sendai 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 Sendai does not.
Is Sendai on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Sendai and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sendai?
About 14 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 30 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.