Shizuoka runs on UTC+9 (JST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shizuoka and your time
Shizuoka at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Shizuoka |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 34.98° N, 138.38° E |
Time zone in Shizuoka
The clocks in Shizuoka follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Japan keeps the same time, so Shizuoka reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Shizuoka, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shizuoka for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Shizuoka is
A 9:00 AM start in Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka 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 and sunset in Shizuoka
Today
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Day length in Shizuoka runs from 9 hours 48 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 31 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:04 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Shizuoka
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:35 AM | 5:43 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Clock time and sun time in Shizuoka
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shizuoka: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Cities near Shizuoka
All the places listed below keep the same time as Shizuoka.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujieda | 17 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuji | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kakegawa | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Numazu | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hamamatsu | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Odawara | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kofu | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iida | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shizuoka in?
Shizuoka uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Shizuoka use daylight saving time?
No. Shizuoka stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Shizuoka and New York?
Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka does not.
Is Shizuoka on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Shizuoka and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shizuoka?
About 14 hours 31 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 48 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.