Current Time in Himeji, Japan 🇯🇵
The current local time in Himeji, Japan is 11:48:48 (JST) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Himeji is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 525,682. The sun rises at about 05:32 and sets at 18:32 today (13h 00m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 18:32
- 13h 00m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Himeji
Himeji, Japan keeps JST (UTC+09:00). Himeji does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:32 and sets at about 18:32 local time, giving Himeji 13h 00m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:48 on Sunday in Himeji (UTC+09:00). When it is 11:48 here, it is 22:48 in New York (13h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Himeji
- Use the Asia/Tokyo IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Himeji to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:48 Sat | 13h behind |
| Los Angeles | 19:48 Sat | 16h behind |
| London | 03:48 Sun | 8h behind |
| Paris | 04:48 Sun | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 06:48 Sun | 5h behind |
| Mumbai | 08:18 Sun | 3.5h behind |
| Singapore | 10:48 Sun | 1h behind |
| Sydney | 12:48 Sun | 1h ahead |
Best next checks from Himeji
Compare Himeji with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Japan.
Business-hours overlap from Himeji
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Himeji overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in Paris.
| Compare with | Himeji time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Paris | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Dubai | 14:00-17:00 | 09:00-12:00 | 3 hours |
| Mumbai | 12:30-17:00 | 09:00-13:30 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Himeji time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Himeji in?
Himeji uses JST (UTC+09:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Himeji observe daylight saving time?
No - Himeji keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Himeji today?
Today the sun rises around 05:32 and sets around 18:32 in Himeji, about 13h 00m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Himeji and other cities?
When it is 11:48 in Himeji, it is 22:48 in New York (13h behind). See the table above for Himeji's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Himeji
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Japan time page.
Location and time-zone details for Himeji
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00) |
| Coordinates | 34.82, 134.7 |
| Population signal | About 525,682 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:32, sunset 18:32, 13h 00m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Tokyo time-zone page for rules, the Japan country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 34.82° N, 134.7° E
Population: 525,682
Country: 🇯🇵 Japan
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST