Current Time in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto currently observes Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
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About Kyoto
Kyoto is a city in Japan. Around 1.5 million people live in Kyoto. Kyoto is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9). It shares this time zone with Tokyo and Yokohama.
Sunrise and sunset in Kyoto
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Kyoto time zone details
Kyoto does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kyoto in?
Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
It is currently 8:04 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Kyoto, Japan.
Does Kyoto observe daylight saving time?
Kyoto does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Kyoto today?
Sunrise today is at 4:43 AM and sunset at 7:14 PM — 14 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
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