Country in Asia

Current Local Time in Japan

Current local time and time zone in Japan, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 76°F now🕔 7:51 AM local📅 Best: July, October and November👥 124 million

Current local time in Japan

7:51 AM
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo
UTC offsetUTC+09:00
UTC now10:51 PM
Sunrise4:52 AM
Sunset6:42 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise4:52 AM
Sunset6:42 PM
Daylight13h 50m
Solar noon11:47 AM
Golden hour (am)4:52 AM - 5:52 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:42 PM - 6:42 PM
Blue hour (am)4:22 AM - 4:52 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 48%
Moonrise10:35 PM
Moonset12:35 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Japan

TypeCountry
ContinentAsia
ContinentAsia
Coordinates35°40′34.3″N 139°39′1.1″E (35.6762, 139.6503)
CapitalTokyo
Population124.000.000
Area145.937 sq mi
ISO codeJP
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3JPN
CurrencyJapanese yen (JPY)
LanguagesJapanese
Calling code+81
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo
Local time7:51 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsJuly, October and November
ClimateContinental

Local time by city in Japan

4 cities mapped in this atlas

Local time by attraction in Japan

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Local time by airport in Japan

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Local time by unesco world heritage site in Japan

2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

Local time by mountain in Japan

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Local time by island in Japan

1 islands mapped in this atlas

Local time by beach in Japan

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Summary

Japan is a country in Asia. Japan is a country in Asia with its capital at Tokyo. It has a population of about 124 million. The capital is Tokyo.

Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in Japan with partly cloudy. It feels like 84°F. Today runs from 70°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Japan is July, October and November. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Narita International Airport (NRT), about 42 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Mount Fuji, Senso-ji Temple and Shibuya Crossing.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 7.2°F below the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Japan today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 35°40′34.3″N 139°39′1.1″E (35.6762, 139.6503)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Japan?

Japan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 35.6762, 139.6503. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Japan right now?

It is currently 76°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 88% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Japan?

July, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Japan, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Japan in?

Japan observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 7:51 AM.

How many people live in Japan?

Japan has a population of approximately 124 million.

What is the nearest airport to Japan?

The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 11 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 42 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 264 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Japan?

Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Mount Fuji, Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.

What places are in Japan?

Japan covers 11 places in this atlas, including Osaka, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Narita International Airport, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 6, 2026 at 7:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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