Yokohama keeps UTC+9 (JST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Yokohama and your time
Yokohama at a glance
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Region | Kanagawa |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Abbreviation now | JST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 35.43° N, 139.65° E |
Which time zone Yokohama uses
The clocks in Yokohama follow Asia/Tokyo and keep UTC+9 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Yokohama is on the same time as the rest of Japan, including the capital, Tokyo.
Clock changes in Yokohama, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yokohama for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Yokohama and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Yokohama 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 Yokohama 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Yokohama
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Over the year, daylight in Yokohama grows from 9 hours 46 minutes to 14 hours 33 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 47 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Yokohama
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:27 AM | 7:00 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:30 AM | 5:38 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:47 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yokohama
Yokohama lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:40 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Yokohama
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yokohama.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Machida | 22 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisarazu | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tokyo | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hiratsuka | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuchū | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hachiōji | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hadano | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Japan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yokohama in?
Yokohama uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which is UTC+9 (JST) all year.
Does Yokohama use daylight saving time?
No. Yokohama stays on UTC+9 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Yokohama and New York?
Yokohama 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 Yokohama does not.
Is Yokohama on the same time as Tokyo?
Yes. Yokohama and Tokyo both use UTC+9 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yokohama?
About 14 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 46 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.