Utsunomiya keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Utsunomiya and your time
Utsunomiya at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Tochigi |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 36.57° N, 139.88° E |
Time zone in Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone and stays on UTC+9 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of Japan keeps the same time, so Utsunomiya reads the same clock as Tokyo.
Clock changes in Utsunomiya, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Utsunomiya for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Utsunomiya is
When it is 9:00 AM in Utsunomiya, 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 |
Utsunomiya 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.
Daylight in Utsunomiya
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Utsunomiya is at 4:22 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:03 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Utsunomiya
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:22 AM | 7:02 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:29 AM | 5:37 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:49 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Clock time and sun time in Utsunomiya
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Utsunomiya: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Places close to Utsunomiya
All the places listed below keep the same time as Utsunomiya.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tochigi | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chikusei | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oyama | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sano | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koga | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nasushiobara | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kiryū | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ōta | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Utsunomiya in?
Utsunomiya uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Utsunomiya use daylight saving time?
No. Utsunomiya stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Utsunomiya and New York?
Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya does not.
Is Utsunomiya on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Utsunomiya and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Utsunomiya?
About 14 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 40 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.