UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan

Current Local Time in Himeji-jo

Current local time and time zone in Himeji-jo, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌤️ 87°F now🕔 12:40 PM local📅 Best: September

Current local time in Himeji-jo

12:40 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo
UTC offsetUTC+09:00
UTC now3:40 AM
Sunrise5:27 AM
Sunset6:40 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:27 AM
Sunset6:40 PM
Daylight13h 13m
Solar noon12:03 PM
Golden hour (am)5:27 AM - 6:27 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Blue hour (am)4:57 AM - 5:27 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:40 PM - 7:10 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%
Moonrise3:35 PM
Moonset12:25 AM

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Quick facts about Himeji-jo

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates34°50′21.8″N 134°41′38″E (34.8394, 134.6939)
UNESCO inscription1993
Known forthe white heron castle
Local time12:40 PM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsSeptember
ClimateContinental

Summary

Himeji-jo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. Himeji-jo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the white heron castle.

Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Himeji-jo with mainly clear. It feels like 100°F. Today runs from 76°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Himeji-jo is September. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.

The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 42 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Shirahama Beach and Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 91°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. driving is the strongest bet in Himeji-jo today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 34°50′21.8″N 134°41′38″E (34.8394, 134.6939)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Himeji-jo?

Himeji-jo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. Its coordinates are 34.8394, 134.6939. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Himeji-jo right now?

It is currently 87°F (31°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Himeji-jo?

September offer the most comfortable conditions in Himeji-jo, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Himeji-jo in?

Himeji-jo observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 12:40 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Himeji-jo?

The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 42 mi away and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 291 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Himeji-jo?

Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji and Mount Fuji.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 23, 2026 at 12:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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