Current Time in Kobe, Japan
Kobe currently observes Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
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About Kobe
Kobe is a city located in Japan. Around 1.5 million people live in Kobe. Clocks in Kobe follow the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). It shares this time zone with Tokyo and Yokohama.
Sunrise and sunset in Kobe
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Kobe time zone details
Kobe does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kobe in?
Kobe is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone and observes Japan Standard Time (JST). The current UTC offset is UTC+9.
What is the current time in Kobe?
It is currently 8:01 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Kobe, Japan.
Does Kobe observe daylight saving time?
Kobe does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Kobe today?
Sunrise today is at 4:46 AM and sunset at 7:15 PM — 14 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
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